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.

The world is sphere, has no East or West.

I think my stance and my way of life is my most important art.

Everyone of us is a potential convict.

If Shakespeare were alive today, he might be writing on Twitter.

The art always wins. Anything can happen to me, but the art will stay.

In the '80s, you couldn't walk in the neighborhood without looking back to see if anyone was following you. You had your key in your hand before you got to your apartment and you'd rush in so you didn't have to stop.