I always say Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is my biggest influence. But for painters, I like many, many painters, but I love Francis Bacon the most, and Edward Hopper.

I like things to be orderly.

Every time I hear sounds, I see pictures. Then, I start getting ideas. It just drives me crazy

Transcendental meditation is like a car, a vehicle that allows you to go within. It's a mental technique.

I would rather not make a film than make one where I don't have final cut.

I like to feel like you can bite my paintings. Not to eat them, to hurt them. I like to feel like I'm painting with my teeth.

So much of what happened to me is good fortune. But I would say: Try to get a job that gives you some time; get your sleep and a little bit of food; and work as much as you can. There's so much enjoyment in doing what you love. Maybe this will open doors, and you'll find a way to do what you love.