The view of life I communicate in my pictures excludes the sordid and ugly. I paint life as I would like it to be.

I'll never have enough time to paint all the pictures I'd like to.

I didn't know what to expect from a famous movie star; maybe that he'd be sort of stuck-up, you know. But not Gary Cooper. He horsed around so much... that I had a hard time painting him.

I'm tired, but proud.

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

Here in New England, the character is strong and unshakable.

Travel is like a tonic to me. It's more than just getting away from the studio for a brief rest. I need it to recharge my batteries.