September 1, 2012   591 notes
austinkleon: Maira Kalman, from The Principles of Uncertainty This is something I’ve noticed from reading the obituaries (a practice I stole from Maira) — when you think about death every morning, it makes you want to live… (I also love that phrase meaningful distration…) Also see the great video of Maira talking about her work that Maria posted.

austinkleon:

Maira Kalman, from The Principles of Uncertainty

This is something I’ve noticed from reading the obituaries (a practice I stole from Maira) — when you think about death every morning, it makes you want to live… (I also love that phrase meaningful distration…)

Also see the great video of Maira talking about her work that Maria posted.

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    Quotable and Notable “I find meaningful distraction.” Perhaps one of my favorite quotes in the world.
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    Maira Kalman, from The Principles of Uncertainty Love this. That’s just what life is… ‘Meaningful distractions.’
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