I learned a lot from Arthur Rimbaud. People talk about how he wanted to be a seer and do that through the derangement of the senses. What they forget was that he also advocated, sternly and austerely, that one must be able to go through all that - and then articulate it.

Words are just rules and regulations to me.

Never let go of that fiery sadness called desire.

Fate is like a secret friend that helps push you on into life.

No, my work does not reflect my sexual preferences, it reflects the fact that I feel total freedom as an artist.

I never really wanted to be a singer - not with any longevity. But I always wanted to be a writer.

I imagined myself as Frida to Diego, both muse and maker. I dreamed of meeting an artist to love and support and work with side by side.