"I am energized by experiencing new things. I find inspiration for my art in the immense, mathematical patterns found universally in nature. I love to create - be it writing or painting. I also ride motorcycles, climb mountains, and fling myself from aircraft. I desire to live life to the fullest. I radiate an analytical, positive energy and I believe that this translates into my art."
[Taylor Anne Smith]

I would rather be ashes than dust!
I would rather that my spark should burn out
in a brilliant blaze than it should be stifled by dry-rot.
I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom
of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet.
The proper function of man is to live, not to exist.
I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them.
I shall use my time.
[Jack London]