I am breathing in and out. Realizing this, I began to notice that each moment was not without its beauty.

Perfectionism is not a quest for the best. It is a pursuit of the worst in ourselves, the part that tells us that nothing we do will ever be good enough - that we should try again.

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.

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.

It's impossible to get better and look good at the same time.

Nothing dies harder than a bad idea.

You are asked to keep a ledger - a small notebook will do - of money in and money out. Counting brings clarity, and clarity is one of the first and finest fruits of prosperity.