“Unless the work of art has wholly exhausted its maker's attention, it ...” — Guy Davenport Quote

“Unless the work of art has wholly exhausted its maker's attention, it fails. This is why works of great significance are demanding and why they are infinitely rewarding.”

“Imagination is like the drunk man who lost his watch and must get drunk again to find it.”

“I am not writing for scholars or fellow critics, but for people who like to read, to look at pictures, and to know things.”

“Definitely directing is the thing I like the most because this is where everything you know can be used. It's the most personal process ever. It's the most demanding one, but again, rewarding.”

“I'm more temperamental. As I've got older, I've become more demanding.”

“I always go back to who I am as a player, and what got me into the league. It wasn't by demanding the ball or anything. It was about doing what's best for the team, doing my job the best I can, showing up on film and making the plays when they come my way during games. That's what I focus on every single week.”