Some people find it easier to picture the stream of inspiration as being like radio waves of all sorts being broadcast at all times. With practice, we learn to hear the desired frequency on request. We tune in to the frequency we want.

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 children we hoard and gloat over words. Words give ownership: we name our world and we claim it...Children trust the power of words.

When you are feeling too dull and too domesticated get on a horse, sit tall in the saddle, and for a moment live in a world that feels like risk and adventure.

Once we are willing to accept that anything worth doing might even be worth doing badly, our options widen.

All too often, it is audacity and not talent that moves an artist to center stage.

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