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Ive never had an easy relationship with critics. I hold a lot of homicide in my heart. If this was another time, Id be p
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"I've never had an easy relationship with critics. I hold a lot of homicide in my heart. If this was another time, I'd be packing a piece"

- Jim Dine

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This quote by Jim Dine talks to the difficult relationship between artists and critics. He reveals his frustration with critics by stating he holds a lot of homicide in his heart. This suggests that he has a deep-seated anger towards them, and if it were a various time, he would act against them. This might be interpreted as a metaphor for the powerlessness of artists in the face of criticism. It likewise speaks to the idea that criticism can be a source of great discomfort and suffering for artists, which they often feel helpless to do anything about it. The quote is a reminder that criticism can be a hard and uncomfortable experience for artists, which it is very important to remember that criticism is not always positive or useful.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Jim Dine somewhere between June 16, 1935 and today. He/she was a famous Artist from USA. The author also have 5 other quotes.

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