Quote from Blanche in Twas the Nightmare Before Christmas
Meyer: Going somewhere for Christmas? Blanche: Why yes, I am. I'm going home to see my family. Meyer: Gee, I wish I was going somewhere for Christmas. But my family disowned me. They're embarrassed because I'm an artist. Blanche: What kind of artist? Meyer: An unsuccessful one. I haven't sold a painting in a year. I haven't eaten in a week. Last night, I burned my brushes just to stay warm. Mr. Thurber: Wow, that must have been beautiful. Blanche: I just hate to see an artist suffer. Look here, $20. You have Christmas dinner on me. Go on.