I often find that having an idea in my head prevents me from doing something else. Working is therefore a way of getting rid of an idea.

As one gets older one sees many more paths that could be taken. Artists sense within their own work that kind of swelling of possibilities, which may seem a freedom or a confusion.

Bend color names which should be made of neon or copper tubing. Place an object on a surface - trace the object - then bend the object - leaving some part of it attached.

To be an artist you have to give up everything, including the desire to be a good artist.

Take an object. Do something to it. Do something else to it.

One night I dreamed that I painted a large American flag, and the next morning I got up and I went out and bought the materials to begin it.

When something is new to us, we treat it as an experience. We feel that our senses are awake and clear. We are alive.

I assumed that everything would lead to complete failure, but I decided that didn't matter – that would be my life.

One works without thinking how to work.

It's simple, you just take something and do something to it, and then do something else to it. Keep doing this, and pretty soon you've got something.

Art is either a complaint or appeasement.

Where's the man that could ease a heart like a satin gown?

Be brave to chase your dreams.

I did not know then that words and music are more deadly than any spear.

The explanation has been written already in the three words that were many enough, and plain enough, for my confession. I loved her.

I believe in the vows that I took with my wife. Through sickness, in health, for richer or poorer.

When you win a race like this the feeling is very, very good.

Showing gratitude for the good things you have is the most powerful happiness boosting activity there is.

(Home) is you in things.

There is only one smartest dog in the world, and every boy has it.

Most new discoveries are suddenly-seen things that were always there. A new idea is a light that illuminates presences which simply had no form before the light fell on them.