Art has always been my salvation.

I became a set designer for opera. I'm a great opera buff, I love classical music, and I needed a time-out.

I wanted to be acknowledged as an artist, not just some kiddie-book artist.

Art has always been my salvation.

there is no such thing as fantasy unrelated to reality

My big concern is me and what do I do now until the time of my death. That is valid. That is useful. That is beautiful. That is creative.

Dreams raise the emotional level of what I'm doing at the moment.