When you start working, everybody is in your studio- the past, your friends, enemies, the art world, and above all, your own ideas- all are there. But as you continue painting, they start leaving, one by one, and you are left completely alone. Then, if you are lucky, even you leave.

I like being moved. I don't like being pushed.

All God's religions ... have not been able to put mankind back together again.

Everything you do is music, and everywhere is the best seat.

Nothing more than nothing can be said.

Composing for the prepared piano is not a criticism of the instrument. I'm only being practical.

The Indians long ago knew that music was going on permanently and that hearing it was like looking out a window at a landscape which didn't stop when one turned away.