It would be both an identical work of art only by virtue of its difference. The same but different, he suggested, like twins.

The only valid rule for a work of art is that it be true to itself.

It used to happen, and still happens, to me to take no pleasure in a work of art at the first sight of it, because it is too much for me; but if I suspect any merit in it, I try to get at it; and then I never fail to make the most gratifying discoveries,to find new qualities in the work itself and new faculties in myself.

I went to Cal Arts. I went to art school.

Behind every work of art lies the enormous pretension of exhibiting one's vision of the world. If such obvious arrogance is not counterbalanced by the tribulations of doubt, all that remains is a monster who is to art what a fanatic is to faith.

Every plain wall deserves a piece of work, so why not cover it with a smile?