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

“...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...”

“...I don't want what other men see in you- you the you I want is invisible but it is the part of you I really love...”

“...you know I wanted a Madonna, not a whore - I made you sacred offering you my words...”

“...I want to live doubly - first with you and then afterwards in memory ...”

“...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...”

“...I looked in the window, wanting to stay - it rained, yet I remained...because you were so lovely...”