Michelangelo is the greatest artist who has ever lived.

To me, Michelangelo is the greatest artist who has ever lived. He passed away in 1564 at age 89. At that time, the average Italian man had a life expectancy of 43 years. I believe the reason for Michelangelo’s long and productive life is that he awoke every day with a passion and a purpose, and this is the way that I choose to live my own life.  I see no downside to that philosophy.