“The absurd is the essential concept and the first truth.”

—Albert Camus

“An empty canvas is full.”

—Robert Rauschenberg

“The drummer; he inspired me to play like no one else I have ever met.”

—Chet Baker

“our entertainment has fallen short of choice
jealously nibbling at laughter’s tears…”

—Illiasa Sequin

“Like a lizard,
you disappear silently
over your own wall.”

—Diane Wakowski