One gets into a state of creativity by conscious work.

There are always flowers for those who want to see them.

Creative people are curious, flexible, and independent with a tremendous spirit and a love of play.

Don't wait for inspiration. It comes while one is working.

Derive happiness in oneself from a good day's work, from illuminating the fog that surrounds us.

The essential thing is to work in a state of mind that approaches prayer.

Color was not given to us in order that we should imitate Nature. It was given to us so that we can express our emotions.

Ever since there have been men, man has given himself over to too little joy. That alone, my brothers, is our original sin. I should believe only in a God who understood how to dance.

The artist begins with a vision - a creative operation requiring effort. Creativity takes courage.

I wouldn't mind turning into a vermilion goldfish.

Don't try to be original. Be simple. Be good technically, and if there is something in you, it will come out.

What kind of good deeds? Like Girl Scouts? Because I got kicked out of Brownies and they won't give me another chance to keep my clothes on at camp.

Sometimes in fiction you had to mute reality in order to make it seem more believable.

Healthy and non-shaming mirroring is an important part of the process. We can gain this from a highly emotionally intelligent and effective peer group that has our best interests at heart.

Confidence imparts a wonderful inspiration to its possessor.

You are always hoping that movie audiences are interested in characters and interested in story values rather than just mindless special effects. But you never know.

We affirm the harmony that we seek in order to provide the subconscious with a blue print of the work to be done.

One of my favorite activities is just to drive and listen to music - of course, only when there's no traffic.

We do not know what we want and yet we are responsible for what we are - that is the fact.

I don't think anyone can teach you how to be a man but a woman. You only learn by learning what they need.

Unless you know a lot more about something than I do, I am not really that interested. I have too much information already.