Clothing is . . . an exercise in memory. It makes me explore the past: how did I feel when I wore that. They are like signposts in the search for the past.

Don't get the green disease of envy. Don't be fooled by success and money. Don't let anything come between you and your work.

My work disturbs people and nobody wants to be disturbed. They are not fully aware of the effect my work has on them, but they know it is disturbing.

Art is a guarantee of sanity.

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.

To express your emotions, you have to be very loose and receptive. The unconscious will come to you if you have that gift that artists have. I only know if Im inspired by the results.

One must accept the fact that others don’t see what you do.