When an artist looks back she often discovers that what drew her
into art in the first place was a need to simply have her way
with something--anything. This need, we concluded, is not
necessarily common in the greater population.

As Glen Van Ekeren noted: "Creative people exhibit a continuous
discontent with uniformity." Taking control implies building
your own fortress and fortifying your own building. It's not
easy. John Hall said: "I want to be different. Just like all
the other different people I want to be like. I want to be just
like all the different people and assert my individuality along
with others who are different like me." By being different we
can grab the thin brass rail of control. Then Joe said, "That
puts contentment at risk, but that's when the good life begins."

The individual has always had to struggle to keep from
being overwhelmed by the tribe. To be your own man is a hard
business. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes
frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege
of owning yourself.

Esoterica: Control of self is the basis of control of destiny.
Attitude and aptitude coupled together with fine-tuned and often
reformed habits are the builders of creative joy. Someone
quoted Mark Victor Hansen: "Put your future in good hands--your
own."