I knew I had to take my ambition more seriously, so I enrolled at the Art Institute of Chicago. Then, in the fall, I went on a tour of my own. I didn't go to New York because that was too well known for its art scene.

Everything I do is completely original-I made it up when I was a kid.

Judson Church was a very important place because they believed in art. They also took care of drug addicts. Without the Judson, nothing could have happened.

I am for an art that tells you the time of day, or where such and such a street is. I am for an art that helps old ladies across the street.

Actually, New York is great for playing around. I made a lot of studies for New York-a big vacuum cleaner lying on the Battery in Manhattan.

The art world was very small and the people got together at parties. There was less commercialism.

I am for the art of underwear and the art of taxicabs. I am for the art of ice cream cones dropped on concrete.