Francis Bacon is one of my giant inspirations. I just love him to pieces.

I always say Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is my biggest influence. But for painters, I like many, many painters, but I love Francis Bacon the most, and Edward Hopper.

It is impossible to love and to be wise.

I love super crispy, almost burned, snapping-crispy bacon.

I love the quality, feel and history of film. I love the pictures of the giant cameras and the way it was.

The paintings of Francis Bacon to my eye are very beautiful. The paintings of Bosch or Goya are to my eye very beautiful. I've also stood in front of those same paintings with people who've said, 'let's get on to the Botticellis as soon as possible.' I have lingered, of course.