When I eat a tomato I look at it the way anyone else would. But when I paint a tomato, then I see it differently.

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.

No one is better than anyone else. Some just simply don't fulfil their potential of being the best they possibly can.

The true art of memory, is the art of attention

No matter how close people get, they never reach each other. Including us now. Even now, there's a place where each of us is alone.

There are two kinds of great power which can shake the earth: Mega earthquakes and big ideas!

It's hard to explain why I like Europe so much.

Be mindful, exercise kindness, to yourselves, to each other.

I'm better looking in person.

I think [James Comey] should take a hard look at what he has done. And I think it would not be a bad thing for the American people if he did step down.

My apartment is my stage, and my bedroom is my stage - they're just not stages you're allowed to see.

Making mistakes is human ... repeating 'em is too.