A successful artist is inspired by his muse, and his muse is inspired by the payment of a commission.

Through the blackest night, morning gently tiptoes, feeling its way to dawn.

What you don't realize as a kid is that if your parents are always going to be there for you, they aren't going to be somewhere else doing exciting and glamorous things.

I nod to a passing stranger, and the stranger nods back, and two human beings go off, feeling a little less anonymous.

To hurt someone you know will forgive you is the unkindiest thing of all.

There are exactly as many special occasions in life as we choose to celebrate.

The trouble with having a stubbornness contest with your kids is that they have your stubbornness gene.