Original artistic invention demands that even the inventor be surprised. - Judith Schaechter

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I recently had double-bypass surgery. As they wheel you in, the doctor always gives you a last look. You know that look. That look of confidence to make you feel good. I always say to every doctor, If I don't make it, I'll never know it.

Judith Schaechter

Original artistic invention demands that even the inventor be surprised.

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Preconceptions and knowledge really only get you to the edge of where creativity begins. Then intuition and faith take over, hopefully.

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It's important to discuss ideas but it's more important to surrender control and preconceptions.

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Is an 'idea' an advance visualization of a piece? Part of a piece? If anything - if it hasn't already evaporated - it's one of the very first things sacrificed during the actual process of making something.

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The uncut sheets of colored glass are really seductive, awesome, and unarguably lovely things. Naturally, the temptation to cut and damage all that pristine beauty is too much for me to resist.

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