My short attention span has allowed me a life of diversity in work and place.

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.

I have many questions, but no patience to think them through.

It's almost impossible to reconcile the realities of how one feels during the day, hour by hour. But I approach things not cynically.

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

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.

My dream is to walk around the world. A smallish backpack, all essentials neatly in place. A camera. A notebook. A traveling paint set. A hat. Good shoes. A nice pleated (green?) skirt for the occasional seaside hotel afternoon dance.