You know the worst thing about art forgery? You can't take credit for your work.

a friend of mine posted this on facebook today:

and here come the audience participation portion of today's programming...
before i share my response, i want to know what you think. is the deeming of art contingent upon it's being shared with others? please, chime in here and share your thoughts, then share the question (and this post) with anyone and everyone you think might have an opinion on the matter. i'd really like to hear what people think!

Life beats down and crushes the soul and art reminds you that you have one.  ~Stella Adler