I'm an artist because that's what I was best at as a kid. It was fun... I continue to be an artist... for the freedom that an art career can bring. I don't need an alarm clock and I am my own boss.

As a comic book artist, once you become a master, you end up a slave. In fine art you're always free... since I couldn't make it at Marvel, I made my life a carnival.

Out of routine comes inspiration.

Teaching, the most noble profession, should be rewarded based on merit alone, not seniority.

It's very true that an artist who networks well will have better opportunities than one who doesn't network well. But great networking skills without great art won't change art history.

I really believe in my work and in no way think I'm taking advantage of anyone. I feel generous when selling my art.

I'm not sure what [my latest works are] about but I'm convinced they're the best things I've done and I'm going to the world's best museums with them.

Do what you love. Go to a good art school and study with the best teachers. Move to New York and read Ask Mark Kostabi.

The press needs stories constantly. No need to bleed, just feed. Branding will keep you standing... Get press not stress.

Artists of the world arise - it's time to dump your dealers.

There's too much negativity in the world. Staying positive is a better investment.

The closest thing to perfection is imperfection

Sufism is always systematised only for limited or transitory periods: because Sufism is primarly instrumental, not for enjoyment or display.

You do your best, you do all this stuff, but the only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.

Our biggest regrets are not for the things we have done but for the things we haven't done.

I'm beginning to think [Ted] Cruz had a good convention, that if [Donald] Trump goes down, Cruz is pretty well positioned to be the Republican major figure in four, six or even within two years.

I drink twenty forties, smoke forty blunts, Say a hundred rhymes, and not sound like you once.

There may not be one Truth - there may be several truths - but saying that is not to say that reality doesn't exist.

We will win our freedom because the sacred heritage of our nation and the eternal will of God are embodied in our echoing demands.

You don't know how to love God and your neighbor unless you look to the law to define it.

I think a fragrance is all about sensations and imagery, and can evoke visions, feelings and thoughts.