“When you're three, you don't draw what you see--you draw upon your imagination. Nobody tells you to stop putting wings on people, unless you have a most unfortunate preschool teacher. You are intoxicated by your own magic.”

“I want to draw you. All of you.' Then I pause. 'That came out wrong-you can keep your clothes on.”

“You got to find your own places. The places you get, girl, the ones that stick in your heart. And if you’re lucky, you find people to share them with.”

“What you love the most is what you have to fight the hardest to keep.”

“I've come to realize that sometimes, what you love most is what you have to fight the hardest to keep.”

“Envy is when you want what someone else has. Jealousy’s when you also don’t want them to have it.”

“You're not big on people, are you?""I wouldn't say that. Just ... when faced with the choice between small talk with strangers and peace and quiet, I'll choose the latter every time. You know?”