I spent a lot of time standing on street corners [of New York City] talking to local residents. I spent time in bookstores and galleries. But most of the time, I really did not have much to do.

Liberty is about the right to question everything.

It became like a symbolic thing, to be “an artist.” After Duchamp, I realized that being an artist is more about a lifestyle and attitude than producing some product.

We move so fast that memory is something we can only grasp

Artists are the worst [people]. They are selfish, self-centred; they don't care what happens.

Everything is art. Everything is politics.

The American experience influenced my understanding of individuality, basic human rights, freedom of expression and the rights and responsibilities of citizens.