We as beings are very contradictory, complicated creatures that work in our best interest and against our best interest. In a certain way, I want my work to have all that messiness.

When you get older, you're running out of time. You care more about trying to stay on the planet a little longer, so you can learn how to draw better!

Artists live in unknown spaces and give themselves over to following something unknown.

I think making things beautiful is important. But often what's first considered ugly is beautiful, too.

Sometimes your personal life is much more significant. Sometimes your work life is more significant. Friends and family, or sometimes the general population, take precedence.

Life really changes. And it gets lighter, for the most part. You tolerate yourself and others better.

When I was young, it was an exciting time to be in New York.