By denying its musical and artistic merit, hip hop's critics get to have it both ways: they can deny the legitimate artistic standing of rap while seizing on its pervasive influence as an art form to prove what a terrible effect it has on youth. Michael Eric Dyson
Figure skating is theatrical. It's artistic. It's elegant. It's extremely athletic. And there's a very specific audience for that. Johnny Weir
I began as a boy with artistic talent... as a visual artist... I thought that was what I'd become and in my late teens drifted into reading serious literature. Russell banks
I'm focused now, definitely. I absolutely need to show everyone that I'm powerful and strong and can be graceful and artistic, too. Aly Raisman
I've always wanted to make a music video with skating and different imagery, something very artistic. Johnny Weir