The desperate things seem to require attention, the lovely things seem to elicit celebration. If I had to choose, I would go to the awful in the hope that doing something could yield a happier result.

A positive attitude means all the difference in the world.

I seldom have my stuff up unless I'm testing it. If I'm worrying about a painting, I put it up and see if I detest it quickly or slowly. Otherwise I have things by other artists.

A name means a lot just by itself.

My arrogance knows no bounds and I will make no peace today, and you should be so lucky to find a woman like me.

It can be kind of gruesome at times, making things alone. I don't want to be too dramatic, but it's hard. It's necessary to start most work alone.

It is in your self-interest to find a way to be very tender.