“...I didn't want you flawless - I have a bare wall at home that's flawless - I wanted your character trapped in the amber of your skin...”

“...when I chose you, I didn't want the commonplace - I didn't want a 'partner' - I wanted a shrine...”

“...don't you realize a flawless profile means nothing when a mere smile drives me to desperation? Don't you covet that power?..”

“...I don't want security - to be self-assured - I want to risk my heart in making your portrait and be paid the wages of your devotion...”

“...there's something magical about a mask, but I have never worn one - I want you to see my pain and know how your love affects me...”

“...if you want your own distinctive voice, you first have to become someone...”

“...when you're hard and unyielding your words score me with lines - I hate lines - I want curves - curves are happy like a snowman ...”