Content is the meaningful substance of the work.

An artist who makes pictures that look good but express nothing is like a writer whose words sound good but have no meaning.

Without emotional content we make pictures; with it, we create art.

Draw and paint the subject the way you want it to be, not as it is.

In the editing process, I delete what I do not want to use, move what remains around if necessary and add elements that I feel will make my visual statement as clear and understandable as possible.

Editing and selectivity are processes that provide the first steps in determining and conveying content.

The environment becomes inspiration. My response to it becomes idea. And idea becomes purpose and action through interpretation and painting.

Painting several comparative images is a profitable way to begin to understand the concept of content.

When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.

I only have one prejudice, and that is against those who are prejudiced.

Our doctor would never really operate unless it was necessary. He was just that way. If he didn't need the money he wouldn't lay a hand on you.

I ask you to pray for me, for once age has overtaken us, we find consolation only in religion.

Trust is not very easy for me at all. I want to be a trusting person, but I've been bruised so many times - not to sound woe-is-me about my life.

Cheney is a terrorist. He terrorizes our enemies abroad and innocent citizens here at home indiscriminately.

I ask a lot because I'm very curious - especially about ex-girlfriends. I'm pretty good at getting the answers, too.

I want to be a writer you can always depend on for a good read during your vacation, during your flight, during a time in your life when you want to forget the world around you.

Another classical music teacher from Performing Arts that I've stayed in contact with is Jonathan Strasser.

The highest purpose of intellectual cultivation is to give a man a perfect knowledge and mastery of his own inner self.