You cannot see the past that did not happen any more than you can foresee the future.
Madeleine L'EngleInspiration more often comes during the work than before it, because the largest part of the job of an artist is to listen to the work.
Madeleine L'EngleCalvin said, "Do you know that this is the first time I've seen you without your glasses?" "I'm blind as a bat without them. I'm near-sighted, like father." "Well, you know what, you've got dream-boat eyes," Calvin said. "Listen, you go right on wearing your glasses. I don't think I want anybody else to see what gorgeous eyes you have.
Madeleine L'Engle