"I feel like schizoid is a precursor to schizophrenia or manic depression. I feel like I'm manic. I have parts of schizoid, parts of Asperger's. I'm a smorgasbord of neuroses."
"I'm getting more and more isolated as I get on in years. I think people's insanity starts to slowly take over."
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"Warhol was a prime example of a schizoid person. Maybe he had Asperger's, or maybe he was just an amorous human being on earth."
"There's so many bigger things in the world. The art world is such a tiny little thing compared to wars and migration crises. It's weird to be self-absorbed in it."
"I realized that I wasn't naturally born to good taste. I understand what it is, but I am happy to wear bright colors. I do have a few items of black clothing, but I think good taste and doing the same thing over and over again is what the whole art world has become."
"If I don't have a deadline, I could fuss around with stuff for forever."
"I feel like I have to avoid certain thrift store-isms, having been known for the thrift store paintings. It's like I have to not paint that way."