I work closely with the printer to get the final print the way I want it.

Some people say I was very brave, but I really just didn't know any better. All I had was my originality.

Another time factor is output: proofing and printing. That is, getting your work out of the computer and onto paper and having it satisfy you. It can be time consuming and expensive.

I had a teacher's degree and a degree in Oriental Philosophy from the University of Massachusetts. I thought I was going to India to study but all of a sudden, I had a career in music. It really surprised me.

I really work hard to shape the song so that it's attractive... You don't want to give people the information in an enema.

You have to leave room in life to dream.

Sixteen million colors in your palette are hard for any artist, especially a beginner, to turn down.