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Steven Gillis: The TNB Self-Interview

23 Sep 2015|

Did you read Steven Gillis’ excerpt from Benchere in Wonderland and want to know more about this author? Yes? Well, thank you The Nervous Breakdown for posting his Self Interview:

Steven GillisWould you care to elaborate?

Steven GillisArtists make art. As a writer I write. The process begins there. To become distracted during the creation of one’s art with thoughts of attracting an audience and worse, garnering awards and fame, is the surest way to kill the soul of an artist. I write what I believe is significant and worthwhile. I do believe artists have a responsibility to what they create and that responsibility extends to what they are presenting to the world. So yes, an audience is important. This is what Benchere comes to address.

To read the entire interview, go to The Nervous Breakdown.