Within one hour of touching the brush to canvas for the first time, my students have a total, complete painting.

Everybody has dreams. You are living the American dream, what's wrong with pushing to secure it for everyone?

It's the imperfections that make something beautiful, that's what makes it different and unique from everything else.

Oooh, if you have never been to Alaska, go there while it is still wild. My favorite uncle asked me if I wanted to go there, Uncle Sam. He said if you don't go, you're going to jail. That is how Uncle Sam asks you.

You do your best work if you do a job that makes you happy.

People might look at you a bit funny, but it's okay. Artists are allowed to be a bit different.

I never turn down requests for interviews. I'm just rarely asked.