The job of the artist, is to say, wait a second, everything that we have thought is wrong. Let's re-examine it.

Art is an expression of joy and awe. It is not an attempt to share one's virtues and accomplishments with the audience, but an act of selfless spirit.

I'm responding to the will of the people.

My alma mater is the Chicago Public Library.

Always tell the truth - it's the easiest thing to remember.

We all die in the end, but there's no reason to die in the middle.

Get into the scene late; get out of the scene early.