Because when all you have is the past, it's hard to let it go.

Be sure of your heart before you speak.

Ah, but art and trouble go hand in hand. If you cannot be troubled to create art from your heart, then your art will never trouble the heart of others.

You know, I've learned that sometimes you can only see what you want to see by changing where you stand. And standing somewhere unexpected can lead to unexpected discoveries.

Why did New York feel more like home to me than home did? I'd heard of love at first sight, but I didn't know it could happen with a whole city.

I believe that sometimes people come into your life at exactly the right moment to give you exactly what you need at that moment.

Somehow difficulties are easier to endure when you know your dream is waiting for you at the end.