“Surviving is a necessity. Living is an art.”

“Fanatics are those who, when following a doctrine becomes inconvenient, make up rules of their own.”

“Rewriting is the crucible where books are born.”

“Your actions are viewed by observers through prisms shaped by their own interpretations, and sometimes misinterpretations. All you can do is strive to be your best self. Let the chips fall where they may.”

“Surviving is a necessity. Living is an art.”

“When you carry someone else's baggage, it's nearly impossible to get rid of your own. Drop it. Now.”

“Artistry is the dance of color & form, whether visual, musical, or sparked in the imagination by the written word.”