"I didn't know if I'd get in. Thankfully, the application is pretty impersonal so I don't think me being me affected the decision. They just... really liked my work."

He took another sip of his wine as his salad dish was swooped away by the server. He actually tried to catch her that time and-- nope. He figured he'd show his appreciation by helping with the tip. And thanking her profusely then.

"It was mostly New York City architecture, a few still lifes, some portraits... you know, my usual."