I get up about four times a night and go back to sleep, or not. Then I swill tea around 8 a.m. I answer e-mail, while I stall thinking about whatever scares me.

I used language because I wanted to offer content that people - not necessarily art people - could understand.

It's good to be employable, but I hope to show the truth. The paintings seem true because nobody wants me to do them.

Killing is unavoidable but is nothing to be proud of

A name means a lot just by itself.

Everyone's work is equally important.

Turn soft and lovely any time you have a chance