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However, some of my work is very subtle, and one should expect very subtle reactions to it.

I am flattered that they think that many people would enjoy my work. I don't approach any genre a different way than I may approach another one. I treat every role I do like a role worthy of applying whatever kind of tactic, process and talent I have.

I think people can tell when you're pandering to them, and they feel insulted. I think that one thing that is really nice about the work that I do is that I can just sort of make mistakes or try out different ideas or be inconsistent and be vulnerable.

I certainly don't disparage someone whose attitude towards their work is utterly different from mine - that's up to them.

Most people respond to my paintings quite generously, but there have been cases where I think people - a few critics in particular - were actually moved by the work but were disturbed by the feelings it evoked, so they attacked it. Some people find the realm of my work quite uncomfortable.

I'm not the kind of person that seeks out other people's opinions on my works.

It's always a little bit personal when your work is cut down for whatever reason.

It's very flattering to feel like you actually helped create a sub-genre.

It's always flattering when somebody you really respect and like wants you to be involved in their project - let alone writes a part with your voice in mind.

You don't want your personality to eclipse your work because no one would be interested in seeing your work anymore.