I do what I want to do. I see where my enthusiasm is. Over the years, my techniques expanded. That's how the writing came out.

Letter writing is an excellent way of slowing down this lunatic helterskelter universe long enough to gather one’s thoughts

Our old experiences, memories and fears guide us down the present path. It's not so much that you are the artist; you are the conduit.

Every one of us sees 'green' differently. So everything is an approximation of understanding.

Art becomes a spiritual process depending upon the degree of commitment that you bring to it. Every experience becomes direct food for your art. Then your art teaches you about life.

I don't think I am scared of intimacy, but I am frightened of making a mistake. offering more than I have, or expecting more than you can give. - Matt Sedon

It's the nasty and the accident that form the foundation for elegance that comes later.

You cannot separate art from life or spirituality. They are bound together in a single unit.

Pain and beauty, our constant bedfellows

She who licks her lips knows the taste of her lover's desires

Art is like therapy; what comes up is what comes up. It may be dark, but that's what comes up. You may want to keep some of it in a drawer but never judge it.

I believe that before all else I am a reasonable human being, just as you are--or, at all events, that I must try and become one.

A person must cultivate their personal tutelary spirit in order to achieve their ultimate visage.

Since my arrival in Rome, I have had many opportunities to wonder if compassion’s opposite is cruelty, or to reflect whether or not indifference would serve as a better black to its white.

Your victory depends on how much you believe in God’s power

Idiosyncrasy and vicissitude had combined to stamp Sergeant Troy as an exceptional being.

It is impossible to disassociate language from science...To call forth a concept, a word is needed.

The foundation of our national policy will be laid in the pure and immutable principle of private morality.

A sharp spear needs no polish.

I've always been a huge fan of 'The Shining,' and 'Rosemary's Baby' is one of my favorite films of all time.

I get painted quite a bit as a tragic figure because of some of the stuff that's happened in my life.