Note to Self: Artist Chuck Close paves his own path

January 4, 2013 7:49 AM

Chuck Close, one of America's greatest living painters -- and someone who overcame a blood clot that left him paralyzed more than 20 years ago -- writes a note to his younger self with some life advice.

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