Artists rarely do the same thing over and over again. Art is about the new, doing things in a new way.

Without a doubt, stem cell research will lead to the dramatic improvement in the human condition and will benefit millions of people.

Unfortunately, the boards of art institutions tend to be populated with well-meaning supporters of the arts who often lack any business background or appetite for imposing appropriate discipline.

Frankly, I'm not sure how far I would get if I attended public school today. It's not just that public schools aren't producing the results we want - it's that we're not giving them what they need to help students achieve at high levels. K-12 education in the United States is deeply antiquated.

Artists rarely do the same thing over and over again. Art is about the new, doing things in a new way.

Charity is just writing checks and not being engaged. Philanthropy, to me, is being engaged, not only with your resources but getting people and yourself really involved and doing things that haven't been done before.

A real collector does not sell.