If It Were Not For The Presents,

If You Have To Be Burned At The Stake, Be A Good Fellow And Collect Your Own Fire-wood.

Mark Twain Said (particularly About Pink Marsh): "i Have Been Reading Him Again, And My Admiration Overflows All Limits. ... How Effortless The Limning! It Is As If The Work Did Itself, Without Help Of The Master's Hand."

Anybody Can Win - Unless There Happens To Be A Second Entry.

Be It Ever So Humble, There's No Place Like Home When It Comes To Wearing What You Like.

Those Having The Most Time To Devote To A Line Of Endeavor Usually Become The Most Proficient.