In recent times, Surrealist painters have used descriptive illusionistic academic methods.

Art is a fruit that grows in man, like a fruit on a plant, or a child in its mother's womb.

Often the hands grasp more quickly than the head.

Dada aimed to destroy the reasonable deceptions of man and recover the natural and unreasonable order.

The essence of a sculpture must enter on tip-toe, as light as animal footprints on snow.

I use very little red. I use blue, yellow, a little green, but especially... black, white and grey. There is a certain need in me for communication with human beings. Black and white is writing.

I allow myself to be guided by the work which is in the process of being born. I have confidence in it. I do not think about it.

All things, and man as well, should be like nature, without measure.

To be full of joy when looking at an oeuvre is not a little thing.

Any work that is not rooted in myth and poetry or that does not partake of the depth and essence of the universe is merely a ghost.

The vertical and the horizontal are the extreme signs available to man for touching the beyond and his inwardness.

Do the good work, with the resources you have.

The best times we’ve had on earth are usually with those we love.

Heavy resistance strength training (loads > 85% 1RM) appears to evoke significant gains in maximal eccentric muscle strength.

As far as advice, that will be in my next book, my next collection. I certainly never like to instruct anyone, but just say as I feel. That's the same as advice, isn't it?

Film sets are constantly amusing because you really are creating something that is so very surreal, and I kind of like that.

It's not a bad way to live once you let go of the idea that you deserve more.

You need an entire drama to construct your life around to avoid living it.

Don't worry whether or not I am now happy. Today is only chapter one, we have yet to write a book.

The thing about nightmares was that you couldn't prepare for them. They sneaked up on you when you were most vulnerable.

I didn't grow up watching film but as a Ukrainian-American, music and stories and dance are crucial.