I can tell really early on in a painting if I'm going to toss it or not.

For I am coconut / and the heart of me / is sweeter / than you know.

I don't want to have to compromise my morals in order to make a living.

I like creating beauty out of scary things.

I don't think I know anyone who has a steady job in Montreal.

Before you hate something you should try to understand it.

I can't censor myself; it's really important for me to say how I feel.

From an early age I knew I would be unhappy if I wasn't doing something creative.

By the time I'm 50, there is probably going to be a nuclear holocaust. I should just enjoy myself.

If you tell someone you're doing something innovative, they'll think you're doing something innovative.

Just because something might not have a deep philosophical meaning doesn't mean it's not important or relevant.

The universe holds a destiny in store for people who will not build their own, but they seldom like it.

Do what is right because it is right.

Your first words will not only shape your first impression, they can create amazing connections, lead you to your dream job, or help you discover a new best friend—or accomplish exactly the opposite.

We cannot find peace if we are afraid of the windstorms of life.

Embrace what makes you unique, even if it makes others uncomfortable. i didn't have to become perfect because I've learned throughout my journey that perfection is the enemy of greatness.

I have a new rule where I only follow fashion people on Instagram.

All our efforts to defeat poverty and pursue sustainable development will be in vain if environmental degradation and natural resource depletion continue unabated.

There are things that are not sayable. That’s why we have art.

True wit never made us laugh.

Stories happen to those who tell them.