U.S. Internal Revenue Service: an agency modeled after the revenue raising concepts of the 19th century economist, Jesse James.

A painting is what you make of it, besides which, 'Moon, Weeping' has a better ring to it than 'Paintbrush, Dripping.

It is a perversely human perception that animals in their native habitat are running wild.

An art critic is someone who appreciates art, except for any particular piece of art.

I'm right-handed, whereas the fellow in my mirror is left-handed. I start shaving from the left; he starts from the right. Differences only in perception, but religious wars have been fought over such.

If there's anything better than a God-given talent, it's a God-given day job.

I don't know that there are haunted houses. I know that there are dark staircases and haunted people.