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I can't let the baggage of my private life get into work. Artists are more fragile than normal people. But I know that I am a role model for zillions of people, so no matter how deep you are hurting, you need to come out strong.

Once you take yourself too seriously the art will suffer.

I guess if you take yourself seriously as an artist there starts either the problem or the beauty of doing good artwork.

The ego certainly is the biggest obstacle as an artist or performer, so any chance you get to destroy that is really healthy.

For me, the best way to be as an artist is to be completely yourself, letting that vulnerability come through.

When people tell me I'm an artist, I say, 'What?' It's impossible for me to take the idea seriously.

Being an artist means ceasing to take seriously that very serious person we are when we are not an artist.

If you try to go beyond your interests just for the sake of pretensions or wealth, your art becomes less legitimate.

I think carrying moral baggage is very dangerous for an artist. If you have a duty, it's to be true and not cover up the cracks.

Certainly, I devote my energy to both telling my personal life story and seeking self- obliteration. However, I will not destroy myself through art.