Freedom works, it turns out; the Constitution codified and structured freedom at a level unparalleled in world history.

Shall I throw away the materials and time paying homage to the perfectionist - knowing that nothing is ever perfect and also knowing that redoing yesterday is not always proceeding to tomorrow's discovery? What an eternal debate!

If you think success will make you happy, you have it backwards.

The Impressionists had to fight the gallery system for many years before becoming accepted. One of their methods of fighting was to band together and hold their own shows.

A copying artist should get permission or pay the original artist a fee.

General anxiety is the bridge between the manic joys of creation, exploration, new revelations, professional acceptance and reward, and the depression of self-critique, professional rejection and stagnation. All are part of the roller coaster ride of an artist's life.

Artists should be self-aware of their work and their potential places in people's lives and make their decisions accordingly.