Some people must go to extremes to get the world in balance for themselves. Some can’t bear bright lights, so wherever they go they search for the dark; they turn the lights down, anything to sustain some level of comfort.
Meaning of the quote
Some people go to great lengths to make the world seem right for them. If bright lights bother them, they search for dark places and turn down the lights to feel more at ease.
About Julian Schnabel
Julian Schnabel is an acclaimed American painter and filmmaker who gained international attention in the 1980s for his unique ‘plate paintings.’ He has since become a prominent figure in independent arthouse cinema, directing acclaimed films like ‘Before Night Falls’ and ‘The Diving Bell and the Butterfly.’
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Some people must go to extremes to get the world in balance for themselves. Some can’t bear bright lights, so wherever they go they search for the dark; they turn the lights down, anything to sustain some level of comfort.
American painter and filmmaker
It’s a great excuse and luxury, having a job and blaming it for your inability to do your own art. When you don’t have to work, you are left with the horror of facing your own lack of imagination and your own emptiness. A devastating possibility when finally time is your own.
American painter and filmmaker