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I'm in the trenches; I do the best work I can always do. Having said that, the way that what I do converges with the outside world is fascinating to me. Because it ebbs and flows. People's interest and understanding, it changes all the time.

There are forms of art that I might not like to do myself, but I still have respect for the artists who create it.

In art, the only one who really knows whether what you've done is honest is the artist.

I think, as an artist, it's very important to continue to be challenged and feel challenged all the time.

Sometimes as an artist you get wrapped up in what you are doing and you can't be objective.

To me, nothing in the art world is neutral. The idea of 'disinterest' strikes me as boring, dishonest, dubious, and uninteresting.

You tend to find the best in yourself as an artist when you're challenged.

I have a lot of respect for all the artists I get compared to, even if, as an artist, you prefer to have your own identity.

I know how I want to operate as an artist. And that is by having an honest, genuine dialogue about this kind of screwed up journey I've had that I'm so thankful for.