"It is only by following your deepest instinct that you can lead a rich life, and if you let your fear of consequence prevent you from following your deepest instinct, then your life will be safe, expedient and thin."

“My victims never knew what was going to happen to them. I've had shooting, knifings, strangulations, beatings, and I've participated in actual crucifixions of humans. All across the country, there's people just like me, who set out to destroy life.”

“My childhood should have taught me lessons for my own fatherhood, but it didn't because parenting can only be learned by people who have no children.”

“Playing the Mammy of Miss Leigh was just about the biggest thrill I've ever had”

“Why leave the nut you got for one you don't know?”

Source : "What I've Learned: Loretta Lynn" By Andy Ward, www.esquire.com. January 29, 2007.

“Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back.”

“Drawing is based upon perspective, which is nothing else than a thorough knowledge of the function of the eye.”

“Perfection is the measure of heaven, and the wish to be perfect the measure of man.”

“When you become consumed by God's call on your life, everything will take on new meaning and significance. You will begin to see every facet of your life - including your pain - as a means through which God can work to bring others to Himself.”