A work of fiction is conceived very much the same way as a dream occurs in the mind of a sleeper.

Art brings a message into a room. It should make us perceive in a new way - either through color, form or narrative content - something we had not perceived before... and perhaps reveal something to you about yourself.

I love to decorate and redecorate. Now it's called interior design, but the term decorating is fine with me.

I love to think that animals and humans and plants and fishes and trees and stars and the moon are all connected.

I do think all art is autobiographical, and I do think I know quite a bit about women. I don't know anything about men.

Cats are so interesting - endlessly fascinating.

I've resolved so many things in my life. I like the idea of showing that you can go through a lot and still be on your feet, still be working, and still be positive about life.