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Originally composed in 1987 with a small edit in 2005 this is still as true today.

"This body of work represents many years of exploration in the techniques of making and firing pottery.
My devotion to working in clay has led me to study the ancients and how they developed much of the technology that is still being utilized by potters today. The process of creating and firing clay forms has ignited my own spiritual fire and this is expressed in many of my pieces.
The geological and spiritual forces that created our earth have deeply influenced the technique and imagery of my work within the framework of traditional thrown forms. Some of these pieces have been exposed to temperatures in excess of 2500 Fahrenheit. Many have been fired more than the customary one or two times to achieve a more dynamic effect reminiscent of batholiths, flowing magma and folded mountains.
These pieces have been exposed to the flames of wood firing, resulting in a bombardment of caustic ash which melts into the glaze creating exquisite colors, textures, and flow patterns.
I love firing with wood and all of the risk that it involves. It is a process that expresses my own spiritual nature and inspires me to keep working."

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I put a new message on my answereing machine;

"Hi, this is Gary. If you are a telemarketer tell me what you are wearing, leave your number, and I will get back to you. If you are not a telemarketer leave your number and I will get back to you."

But the best method is to get them engaged in the conversation and then start hittin on 'em. They will be gone shortly, pass the word you are a prevert, and never call again.