Everything I do, I do it for somebody I've never met before, something in the great beyond. That's my primary relationship, really, is with something divine. I feel a connection as real with that as I've ever had with anybody on this earth.

No money, no place to live – I’ve been in more dangerous situations than other people.

We have nothing to lose, nothing to gain, nothing we desired anymore- except to make our lives into a work of art.

When I was younger I felt lonely... In terms of my thought processes. I had the constant feeling that I thought differently to everyone around me. So, I suppose I felt lonely for a home. I didn't know where I wanted to be, but I knew I wasn't there yet.

What doesn't kill you makes you stronger is so not true. You know what makes you stronger? When people treat you & your art with dignity.

Who belonged to no one, who belonged to everyone. Who had nothing, who wanted everything.

I've got a war in my mind