You can never judge a paint hue by the liquid color in the paint pot. You must apply it to a wall, wait for the paint to dry, then decide.

The finest thing about a hobby is that you can't do any pretending about it. You either like it or you don't.

There seems to be within all of us an innate yearning to be lifted momentarily out of our own lives into the realm of charm and make believe.

It is just as disastrous to have the wrong accessories in your room, as it is to wear sport shoes with an evening dress.

I always put in one controversial item. It makes people talk.

You don't sell a commodity, you sell joy, gaiety, excitement. You aim at people's hearts, not their minds.

I believe in doing the thing you feel is right. If it looks right, it is right.

No room can be called perfect unless it has real comfort.

Too much of anything is the beginning of a mess.

Eating is really one of your indoor sports. You play three times a day, and it's well worth while to make the game as pleasant as possible.

Salad is never more appetizing than when served in a large wooden bowl.

If being seen as worthy of employing is the best that school does for the schooled, then school is overrated.

When I try to be patient on my own, my patience is forced and short-lived. It is obvious to everyone that I am desperately trying to be patient.

I do use an electric violin. Actually, my regular electric violin, which I sometimes use, is by Ned Steinburger.

Life is not about giving up or giving in. Life is about giving.

If the work of art is good enough, it must not be criticized for its theme. I don't think it can be argued.

I try not to have high expectations of people because it just sets you up for disappointment, but it's great to work with actors who are that talented and accomplished.

Because, Cat, it’s the feminine persuasion that’s always the deadliest.

What power can poverty have over a home where loving hearts are beating with a consciousness of untold riches of the head and heart?

You cannot compare me to somebody who makes apologies for Hitler. And I don't think Putin is comparable.

The possibilities were endless. Battles would be fought. Wonders revealed. Many journeys. Many lands. Many joys. Many sorrows. But stories all...