“I paint flowers so they will not die.”

“Let us open our leaves like a flower, and be passive and receptive.”

“I paint flowers to prevent them from dying”

“In marriage, if you're a guy, learn two phrases. One is "yes, dear" and the other is "honey, you're right." Be patient. Be good friends first. And stick together. You gotta work at it. It's not all a honeymoon, it's not all flowers and roses, but if you're friends and partners and committed, you'll be okay. And everybody's got advice for you - don't listen.”

“Passion is the bridge that takes you from pain to change.”

“At the end of the day, we can endure much more than we think we can.”

“I am my own muse. I am the subject I know best. The subject I want to better.”