Most people are bad with names. I have learned a trick: Make them laugh and they will never forget you.

- Mike Thompson

I'm inspired by nature. Other artist's work is important for developing my perception.

- Mike Thompson

I think it is an inborn talent - just luck. Some people can learn languages; some can throw a ball. Most people have something. My talent is drawing …

- Mike Thompson

It is easier to silence scientific dissent by utilizing the politics of personal destruction, than to actually debate them on the merits of their arg…

- Mike Thompson

A blue dog, you know, is the opposite of a yellow dog. And a yellow dog was somebody who was willing to follow his party even when he knew it was wro…

- Mike Thompson

It's a bit ridiculous to have people who have two years of experience handling an $83 billion budget.

- Mike Thompson

It's a slow process, but it is scary, because if someone can control your energy sources, they can control you. We are already being told what light …

- Mike Thompson

I don't have much of a problem with interruptions. I keep a detailed record of paint and materials as a work on each painting. I can restart exactly …

- Mike Thompson

Wax myrtle: The birds love this stuff.

- Mike Thompson