This reminds me of the end of "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back" where Banky says "i'm getting a buttload of money, how cares what people on the internet think!"

Sure, any artist of any stripe is sensitive to criticism, but if they do not know how to separate the honest critics from the idiots and more importantly, they do not want to learn, sweetie you are in the wrong business -- otherwise, toughen your skin, sharpen your wit, and find a handful of people you trust to hand your manuscript to that will give you honest feedback!