My art is a form of restoration in terms of my feelings to myself and to others.

I like Francis Bacon best, because Francis Bacon has terrific problems, and he knows that he is not going to solve them, but he knows also that he can escape from day to day and stay alive, and he does that because his work gives him a kick.

It is not a torment to be an artist. It is a privilege.

Look at it this way - a totem pole is just a decorated tree. My work is a confessional.

I was a runaway girl from France who married an American and moved to New York City. Im not sure I would have continued as an artist had I remained in Paris because of the family setup.

My knives are like a tongue - I love, I do not love, I hate. If you don’t love me, I am ready to attack. I am a double-edged knife.

If you flatter me, or if you look at me the right way, I will kill myself to please you. It's very painful to be an overachiever.