The most inspiring objects are books. I have about 5,000 volumes in my home library. It's an unending source of visuals and ideas.

Michael Pollan is a champion. In all ways. A man of great integrity, humor, and common sense and kindness.

What protects you in this world from sadness and from the loss of an ability to do something? ... Work and love.

I live in a small world of gouache and brush and pen and ink. I'd like to explore the world of multiples - etching and prints.

My sister is an artist and an interior designer. She went to high school for art. I went to high school for music.

I tell you these stories because these things happen to everyone. It's not about being starched or polished or cute or polite. It's about having ears that stick out, about breaking yet another glass. It's about seeing something for the first time and making a million mistakes and not ever getting completely discouraged.

I like Thomas Jefferson, though he intimidated me. I thought he would have been very tough to be around. I don't know if he had such a sense of humor.