The artist in me welcomes another opportunity to be creative.

When I was growing up, my father would not allow me to get a perm, so I straightened my hair for special occasions.

We felt this provided an opportunity to make a statement that Bismarck is beautiful city. The landscape softens the area, creating a good impression.

All in all, the creative act is not performed by the artist alone.. the spectator brings the work in contact with the external world by deciphering and interpreting its inner qualifications and thus adds his contribution to the creative act.

Debra is a very exciting artist. It's an opportunity for us to see someone who is going to be national on a small, local, intimate stage.

I think the opportunity for me [at Stony Brook] can't be matched, not only academically but also in playing, ... The terminology that was brought up when I visited there was 'sleeping giant.' I think they are a sleeping giant that is waiting to be awakened.