Much good art got made while money ruled I like a lot of it and hardship and poverty aren't virtues. The good news is that since almost no one will be selling art artists - especially emerging ones - won't have to think about turning out a consistent style or creating a brand. They'll be able to experiment as much as they want.

When you have two busy kids running around the house returning e-mails is a task let alone surfing the web.

This and this alone is Christianity a universal holiness in every part of life a heavenly wisdom in all our actions not conforming to the spirit and temper of the world but turning all worldly enjoyments into means of piety and devotion to God.

Most poetry in the modern age has retreated to the private sphere turning its back on the political realm.

I am happy being able to play roles with people my age because once you do something really mature there is no turning back.