With me, it's much more a matter of accepting whatever happens, accepting all these elements from the outside and then trying to work with them in a sort of free collaboration.

Painting relates to both art and life. Neither can be made - I try to act in the gap.

My concern is never art, but always what art can be used for.

But I was in awe of the painters; I mean I was new in New York, and I thought the painting that was going on here was just unbelievable

Work is my joy... Work is my therapy, I don't know anybody who loves work as much as I do.

Success is a worn down pencil.

This telegram is a work of art if I say it is.