They say the one thing that people who live the longest have in common is that they have a religious belief.

I'm getting more and more isolated as I get on in years. I think people's insanity starts to slowly take over.

I'm jealous of that time when you could afford lofts and survive on almost nothing. You can't do that anymore.

I feel like I have to avoid certain thrift store-isms, having been known for the thrift store paintings. It's like I have to not paint that way.

I've had far more success than I ever expected. But I do think that a lot of successful artists have an aim to be successful, even if they don't outwardly sound like it. I never really expected success.

They say the one thing that people who live the longest have in common is that they have a religious belief.

There's so many bigger things in the world. The art world is such a tiny little thing compared to wars and migration crises. It's weird to be self-absorbed in it.