Eisenhower had about the most expressive face I ever painted, I guess. Just like an actor's. Very mobile. When he talked, he used all the facial muscles. And he had a great, wide mouth that I liked. When he smiled, it was just like the sun came out.

I keep the pornographic stuff in a bus station locker.

I can take a lot of pats on the back. I love it when I get admiring letters from people. And, of course, I'd love it if the critics would notice me, too.

Right from the beginning, I always strived to capture everything I saw as completely as possible.

I talk as I sketch, too, in order to keep their minds off what I'm doing so I'll get the most natural expression I can from them. Also, the talking helps to size up the subject's personality, so I can figure out better how to portray him.

I'm not going to be caught around here for any fool celebration. To hell with birthdays!

Commonplaces never become tiresome. It is we who become tired when we cease to be curious and appreciative.