Scientists dream about doing great things. Engineers do them.

During my lifetime I have met dozens of writers and photographers in dozens of different countries. But I have encountered no one who could both write and photograph with the artistry of Robert Vavra.

A poet sees things in two ways: First, as a child who never saw it before, and Second, as a dying man who will never see it again.

First buy a cowboy hat and boots. Then you're on your way to being a Texan.

You write that first draft really to see how it's going to come out.

I'm not a very good writer, but I'm an excellent rewriter.

Although most of us know Vincent van Gogh in Arles and Paul Gauguin in Tahiti as if they were neighbors -- somewhat disreputable but endlessly fascinating -- none of us can name two French generals or department store owners of that period. I take enormous pride in considering myself an artist, one of the necessaries.