My goal is to make fine art, and fine art comes from the soul. If you have virtuosity and facility, you can take and create something of significance.

Charity work is very important to me and gives me an opportunity to give back to my community. I've always been a big supporter of many different charities, have donated millions of dollars to them, and it just feels great to do and be able to help others, especially children.

Sculpture will last a lot longer than painting.

There is a connection between me and the collectors, and as admirers of the work they tell me about the differences the pieces are able to make in their lives on a daily basis.

You have to make thousands and thousands of drawings before an illustration is perfected.

The greatest success is creating whatever you want without conditions. I don't do commissions unless I really want to, because it's like having a job.

I cannot tell you how many people, powerful people, come to my studio and they are in tears they are so moved by what they see.