My mother was a teacher, and when she wanted to show me art and literature and science, she'd take me to museums, parks and free exhibitions.

I thought instead of burying myself under dirt, I'd bury myself under water so everybody could see that you're there.

My only fear is the unknown.

I'd go to Coney Island to hang out, and I saw a magician doing a rope trick on the boardwalk. I was fascinated. I guess that's how it started.

You don't get into magic. Magic gets into you.

Besides prostitution, magic is one of the oldest art forms that exist.

I believe that fear of life brings a greater fear of death.