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Critic Quotes
The harshest critic, according to several of these quotes, often turns out to be oneself or someone very close to the work. One credits a director as both best and worst judge, another admits to merciless self-assessment onstage, and a further reflection separates commentary from genuine creative act.
Critic quotes weigh self-judgment against the value outside commentary can genuinely add. For a related theme, see Criticism quotes.
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- Going
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I'm always going to be my worst critic.
- Creative
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A critic is not a creative artist, is a commenter, a midwife of creativity, but not creative himself.
- Justice
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There is a certain justice in criticism. The critic is like a midwife - a tyrannical midwife.
- House
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The only critic is a full house.
- Only
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If I wasn't a film-maker, I'd be a film critic. It's the only thing I'd be qualified to do.
- Director
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I've realized my best and worst critic is my director.
- My Own
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I am absolutely my own biggest critic.
- Me
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A critic once described me as an 'amiable beanpole.' I got it printed on a T-shirt.
- Helpful
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