Sometimes you don't want to be a slapstick clown in order to convey a funny perception of the world.

I'm not going to hold my breath because life goes on. Life is too short to sit around moaning about what could have been or what was.

Many Japanese painters and calligraphers would change their names intentionally to keep their relationship to the art always fresh. This way, others' expectations can be avoided.

Art is not predictable. Art is not golf, as great as that may be. There are 360 degrees of choice to make.

You learn just as much from your failures. Sometimes you love your failures even more.

Stick to your instincts.

We always thought the Tom Tom Club could change to anything, but it acquired this image, which was cartoon animation and this real light-hearted dance music.