I thought I might have to give up art, but I couldn't think of anything else to do.

Did you stop because it was good enough, or could have done more - but then maybe ruined it too? Sometimes you finish because you've gone too far.

The true artist helps the world by revealing mystic truths.

Generalised anger and frustration is something that gets you in the studio, and gets you to work - though it's not necessarily evident in anything that's finished.

I like to combine different aspects in my work, to cover different areas, but I do see them as being separate.

But if you can find that spot - I suppose it's like running - I used to be a swimmer and swim laps, and you just have to be there with what you're doing.

I thought I might have to give up art, but I couldn't think of anything else to do.