I've made several films that haven't been shown.
Things don't get tough in the studio. Sometimes things get tough outside the studio and going in the studio is a relief, a sanctuary, therapy.
For the art-historically informed, no art has truly shocked since November 19, 1971, when Chris Burden had himself shot in the arm by a friend, at F-Space in Santa Ana, California. Sliced cows and surgically altering one's own face is aftershock art.
I'm an artist because that's what I was best at as a kid. It was fun. . . I continue to be an artist. . . for the freedom that an art career can bring. I don't need an alarm clock and I am my own boss.
Luck plays no role in art world success. It's your own responsibility to create your success, which is a result of making thousands of constant decisions - focused, professional tenacity - day after day of keeping commitments to yourself and to those you make promises to. If you fail, it's all your fault. If you succeed, you deserve all the credit.
The press needs stories constantly. No need to bleed, just feed. Branding will keep you standing. . . Get press not stress.
Out of routine comes inspiration.
If somebody's going to earn citizenship, with whatever other hurdles are put in the way, at the end of the road they should be able to speak English, they should be able to read English, they should have some knowledge of American history.
Look back at history - those who guided the revolution in the time of its culmination never kept their leading positions long after the turning point.
Sentiment is a disgrace, instead of an ornament, unless it lead us to good actions.
The sky is everywhere, it begins at your feet.