"Creativity is my religion. Or, put another way, my religion is creativity. Wait, I liked the first way better."
—Jeff Rapsis, Dec. 17, 2011.
"For any omissions, errors and inaccuracies I crave indulgence and welcome criticism, believing in the truth of the Italian adage: Meglio è fare a pentirsi che non fare e pentirsi, which might be freely translated: It's better to write a book and regret it, than not to write...and regret it!"
—Leonard S. Forrer, The Art of Collecting Coins, 1954.
"If you hold the standard too high, you will never begin anything. ... Yet if you recognize you will make mistakes as you learn, you can start in the parts that won't show. ... And if you are trying a new technique, you can start in an off spot to learn the materials and the methods of the job."
—Dr.Debi Warner, Renovation Psychology, The Weirs Times, May 12, 2011.
“How can I say if this is my last time there? It may be my last time anywhere. I don’t know when my soul will be required of me."
—Colin Davis, New York Times, Monday, Oct. 17, 2011, at age 84, on visiting America.
About Me
- Jeff Rapsis
- Jeff Rapsis is a writer/editor, educator, and also a composer and performer who specializes in creating live musical scores for silent film screenings. He does other things, too. Specific talents include an ability to place coins on either elbow and then catch them in the same hand before they hit the floor, though sometimes he misses and the coins go flying just everywhere. He's also an award-winning journalist, newspaper publisher, and owner of multiple dogs. Contact: jeffrapsis (at) gmail.com