I have a fierce desire to paint colour.

I see things in terms of paint, all else is irrelevant.

Once there were 'outside' and 'inside' paintings-now there is no difference.

For every good reason there is to lie, there is a better reason to tell the truth

She was capable of causing me pain, but no longer any joy. Pain alone kept my wearisome attachment alive.

A scientist is proud of his intelligence, an artist is proud of his imagination.

No matter what we predict for our futures, we're always wrong anyway. The only sensible thing to do is to live this life as it is right now. Leave what happens after you die till after you die.

Everything makes me angry, unless it makes me sad.

Just write. It doesn't matter what you write. Just sit at your desk and write.

I wish somebody knew whether or not I'm Jewish.

Those who aim low usually hit their targets.

God crowns us. Most people crown their Christmas trees with either an angel or a star. God uses both.

Everyone in this world who has ever dreamed about better things has been laughed at.