But do you know how old I will be by the time I learn to really play the piano / act / paint / write a decent play?" Yes . . . the same age you will be if you don't.

All of us contain a divine, expressive spark, a creative candle intended to light our path and that of our fellows.

Sometimes, in order to go forward, You must first go back.

A career must be husbanded. Care must be taken. Everyday must bring some small bit of progress. How would an artist with any self-worth act? Act that way.

Pray to catch the bus, then run as fast as you can.

There will be many times when we won't look good-to ourselves or anyone else. We need to stop demanding that we do. It is impossible to get better and look good at the same time.

As an experienced artist, I carry my work like a secret pregnancy. I am always aware of inner life and the need to protect it.