British sculptor Sir Jacob Epstein was once visited in his studio by the eminent author and fellow Briton, George Bernard Shaw. During their chat, Shaw noticed a huge block of marble standing in one corner and asked what it was for.
“I don’t know yet, Epstein replied. œI’m still making plans.”
Shaw was astounded. “You mean you plan your work? Why, I change my mind several times a day!”
“That’s all very well when you’re working with a four-ounce manuscript,” replied the sculptor, “but not with a four-ton block of marble.”
-Story relayed by Lee Colan, PhD.