At home, the radio was a big source and the classic radio programs we would listen to like Amos and Andy and whatever other ones there were.

I know that I was conscious of all the aspects of the war, having had cousins who were in the army, who would send me notes and memorabilia. I began to collect things that they would send me.

I've always been a keen cyclist, I'm very close to the world of cycling. Not just cycling really - also walking, adventures, being a curious person, traveling to new countries.

Even today, the bigger the city, the better. That's why I live in New York.

At school there were some programs in music. I did take piano lessons, and we had a piano at home. I got very interested in that.

You can find inspiration in everything. If you can't, then you're not looking properly.

Charles Burchfield was exceptional. As such an accomplished artist, he had limited previous association with academia and teaching.