Well, I'm not one of those people who needs the limelight. If I'm performing, that's what I'm doing. If I'm not, I don't long for it. I don't need the approval of an audience, or applause.

Spare the child and spoil the rod, I am not sellin' myself to god.

I never thought of being a performer, never thought of being a singer, never thought of being a photographer. It's just the trajectory of my work. I go to the medium that serves the vision.

Never let go of that fiery sadness called desire.

If we keep our little flame alive, our first feeling of enthusiasm of who we are, without the influence or intervention of others, we will prevail.

We never had any children," he said ruefully. "Our work was our children.

Outside of society, if you're looking that's where you'll find me.