I try to not get to the point where one is making wallpaper, or simply painting money. I want to make sure that I am at least trying to weigh myself down, that there's a challenge each time.

Around 1980, I went back to painting with a vengeance.

I was involved in the Great Folk Music scare back in the sixties, when it almost caught on.

The town where I grew up has a zip code of E-I-E-I-O.

To be able to get up and be in my studio and work all day is a great joy.

Music helps set a romantic mood. Imagine her surprise when you say, "We don't need a stereo - I have an accordion."

I try to not get to the point where one is making wallpaper, or simply painting money. I want to make sure that I am at least trying to weigh myself down, that there's a challenge each time.