I don't have time to have friends come and stay, except on weekends in Maine. I invite a lot of people to come to Maine.

I want you to know that I am innocent - and that I will fight to clear my name.

I think it's very important that whatever you're trying to make or sell or teach has to be basically good. A bad product and you know what? You won't be here in ten years.

When I was incarcerated at Alderson in West Virginia for a five-month term, they had a ceramics class.

Seek out people to work with who are brimming with talent, energy, integrity, optimism, and generosity.

Don't be embarrassed by your achievements. Being an overarchiever is nothing despicable. It is only admirable. Never lower your standards.

The homes I like the best are totally occupied, busy, and useful, whether it's a tiny little house or a great big one. Rarely do you find a great big house that's used in a good way. So I prefer smaller spaces that are full of books, full of things that people are doing.