The actual breakthrough in the privacy of the studio, when one dares to apply paint in a new manner, is a solitary thrill, dependent upon no one else.

It is the individual artist who must act courageously in an effort to grow.

Every artist who evolves a style does so from illusive elements that inhabit his or her visual storehouse.

Being an author, writing a book was great fun. Publishing and marketing, not so fun.

He walks through the house of his past, hoping he'll find the right door, hoping he'll find the key.

I would not mind being a bit evil, for the larger good.

Fame is something I think happens as a result of trying to do good work. If you're trying to be famous, your work usually suffers.

What concerns me is not the way things are, but rather the way people think things are.

I and my companions suffer from a disease of the heart which can be cured only with gold.

I stopped watching television like a fiend once I got into college.

Self-discipline is doing what you know you should do when you don't want to do it.

When it comes to knowing how to relax, cats are the original yoga experts.

I was always the lead role in plays. I like entertaining people. I like when you're on stage doing crazy stuff and the audience gets it.