Why do you paint, Nona?"...'I paint first to honor God who paints the sunsets and oceans and human hearts. And second, I paint so I don't get cranky like so many of the old people in this world.

Things becomes invisible at the very moment I refuse to grant them importance. And while I am utterly ashamed to admit it, many of the most important things in my life are invisible.

We, humans, have come up with so many superficialities that are completely unnecessary for our existence and happiness on earth.

Is it any wonder that fear and anxiety have become the hallmarks of our age?

It's hard to leave the only place you've known.

Be not afraid life with all its despair, pain and unhappiness is just a crucible wherein your brighter dreams are conceived, shaped and born

There are some secrets we keep because we can't bear to let them out and some because it's better to keep them in.

The money footballers earn today is incredulous

I didn't want to play by what rules are in Hollywood.

I said 'It can't go on' and he said 'No, it can't.' Honestly, I don't think I could have mattered less to him by then. But by then, nothing mattered to him.

The high road is always respected. Honesty and integrity are always rewarded.