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“My short attention span has allowed me a life of diversity in work and place.”

Quote by Maira Kalman

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Maira Kalman is an American illustrator, writer, and photographer. Known for her unique visual style and sense of humor, her work spans a variety of formats from children's books to adult literature. Her illustrations often appear in The New Yorker, and are celebrated for their distinctive perspective and observations of everyday life. more

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“I live in a small world of gouache and brush and pen and ink. I'd like to explore the world of multiples - etching and prints.”

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“Michael Pollan is a champion. In all ways. A man of great integrity, humor, and common sense and kindness.”

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“It's almost impossible to reconcile the realities of how one feels during the day, hour by hour. But I approach things not cynically.”

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“If you don't like my ocean don't fish in my sea Stay out of my valley and let my mountain be.”

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“Not only was it enough to be a cover band, it was perhaps the highest calling. After all, if you could play music recorded by others, stay true to the original, and still add fire and flare, why not?”

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“I love funny people. I met and became friends with some of the funniest people ever. Gilda Radner, bless her soul; Martin Short; Dave Thomas; Eugene Levy.”

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“Everybody should have a shelter dog. Its good for the soul.”

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