I've not been cursed with talent, which could be a great inhibitor.

There was a whole language that I could never make function for myself; it revolved around words like 'tortured', 'struggle'. 'pain'.. .I could never see these qualities in paint - I could see them in life and art that illustrates life. But I could not see such conflicts in the materials and I knew that it had to be in the attitude of the painter.

And I think that even today, New York still has more of this unexpected quality around every corner than any place else. It's something quite extraordinary

The artist's job is to be a witness to his time in history.

It is impossible to have progress without conscience

A pair of socks is no less suitable to make a painting with than wood, nails, turpentine, oil and fabric.

Curiosity is the main energy.