It can be kind of gruesome at times, making things alone. I don't want to be too dramatic, but it's hard. It's necessary to start most work alone.

A positive attitude means all the difference in the world.

The greatest disappointment is when you let yourself down.

I get up about four times a night and go back to sleep, or not. Then I swill tea around 8 a.m. I answer e-mail, while I stall thinking about whatever scares me.

Everyone's work is equally important.

Protect me from what I want.

Fear is the most elegant weapon, your hands are never messy