By the way, I'm funniest when I'm not being funny. I'm better to laugh at than with, pretty much.

I have to remember that for the most part people will see me for what I do, not what I say I do.

Portraiture keeps me humble. It's simple and straightforward. There is nothing more interesting I can make up than the figure sitting right in front of me.

I want lots of kids and I want a garden and I hope to stay married to my husband. I hope to be working in some way that fulfills me.

When you're literally carrying a child you can cut back on bad habits.

I've been painting and making things since I was little.

I've had a baby. I've had an abortion.