Kinji studied English, he went to class, and he waited on tables to earn money for his tuition. As a minority, he felt he had to work harder than others to be valued. He read each book three times so he could understand it as well as the other students did. If the art class required three pictures, he produced nine. He wanted to go home many times but he didn't.
Courage is the basis of creativity.
It is scary to face the white canvas, to uproot the clay which you have to mold into something. When I sculpt, I know the context I am working with, but I cannot see the end. Those who are courageous enough will discover their creation and that gives more courage. Fear is there but out of it we discover courage. Going through this fear is real courage.