“Nothing is original. Steal from anywhere that
resonates with inspiration or fuels your imagination.
Devour old films, new films, music, books, paintings,
photographs, poems, dreams, random conversations,
architecture, bridges, street signs, trees, clouds,
bodies of water, light, and shadows. Select only things
to steal from that speak to your soul. If you do
this, your work (and theft) will be authentic.
Authenticity is invaluable; originality is non–existent.
And don't bother concealing your thievery – celebrate
it if you feel like it. In any case, always remember,
what Jean - Luc Godard said: “It's not where you take
things from – it's where you take them to.”

— Jim Jarmusch