Wednesday, November 01, 2006

The Value of Art


Annie is beside me, falling asleep in my bed. She’s heard me on the phone talking about the completion of my short film.

Annie: “I hope we win all the festivals Mommy.”

Me: “That’s so sweet of you to say.”

Annie: “Then we’ll get a lot of cash.”

Me: “No honey, we won’t get any cash.”

Annie: “Then what do you get?”

Me: “Well, you get recognition for your work, and the satisfaction of knowing that your creative expression has touched other people.”

Annie: “I’d rather have the cash.”

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