Sometimes a collage element I hit upon can inspire the entire drawing.

I feel like there’s a space of personal freedom for me where my art-making happens. When I go to that space, I’m completely in this world of possibility.

I feel no shame about having paintings be as grandiose and ridiculous as possible.

Co-mingling really disturbs a lot of the purists, who want to see the historical and cultural divides instead of the meshing.

The humor for me is how far above your head the signature is - it's dislocated from the sign of the artist in such a distinct way that it could almost be a self-portrait of a sort.

Most people who think they can't live up to the great painters of the past, often times have a group of people they think they're better than.

I ask you, what good is a big picture window and the lavish appointments and a priceless decor in a home if there is no mother there?

Flirt with him if you want, Honor, but you're mine.

There is nothing to be gained by waiting for a better situation. You see where you are and you do what you can with that.

Along with responsible newspapers we must have responsible readers.

Life is not fair. And you have to choose your battles, because there are some that you cannot win. If you're passionate about something, then you should pick up your flag and run with it.

There is a mighty big difference between good sound reasons and reasons that sound good.

There are no maps to guide our most important searches; we must rely on hope, chance, intuition, and a willingness to be surprised.

What saves the virtue of many a woman is that protecting god, the impossible.

Great vision communication usually means heartfelt messages are coming from real human beings.

If I say a joke and the audience laughs it makes me feel good.