Be a cocky little nobody
22nd April 2017 | for Creatives | create for YOURSELF, creating isn't easy, artist integrity, the successful artist, writing, KEEP CREATING, Ricky Gervais, comedy writing |
"Be a cocky little nobody. But work hard, be original and write about what you know."
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