Pattern-finding is the purpose of the mind and the construct of the universe. There are an infinite number of patterns, some of which are known; those still unknown hold the key to unresolved enigmas and paradoxes.

Every one of my works, when I'm looking back, becomes some kind of solution, or something to concentrate on. Something to pay attention to and maybe change direction.

If I could relive my life, what I would do is work with scientists. But not one scientist, because they're locked into their little specializations. I'd go from scientist to scientist to scientist, like a bee goes from flower to flower.

I always was alone. And I'm alone today. It's fine. I have lots of friends, but not in terms of working together.

I'm mostly self-taught. I didn't learn much in school.

Most wonderful things are unconscious.

When I'm gone, you'll be sitting in a cafe and say, "Do you remember Agnes?"