One secret to my success is that I am faithful to my dreams and don't cheat on my dreams by taking drugs or blaming others when things don't go right.

As a comic book artist, once you become a master, you end up a slave. In fine art you're always free... since I couldn't make it at Marvel, I made my life a carnival.

Out of routine comes inspiration.

Teaching, the most noble profession, should be rewarded based on merit alone, not seniority.

It's very true that an artist who networks well will have better opportunities than one who doesn't network well. But great networking skills without great art won't change art history.

I'm an artist because that's what I was best at as a kid. It was fun... I continue to be an artist... for the freedom that an art career can bring. I don't need an alarm clock and I am my own boss.

I really believe in my work and in no way think I'm taking advantage of anyone. I feel generous when selling my art.

I'm not sure what [my latest works are] about but I'm convinced they're the best things I've done and I'm going to the world's best museums with them.

Do what you love. Go to a good art school and study with the best teachers. Move to New York and read Ask Mark Kostabi.

The press needs stories constantly. No need to bleed, just feed. Branding will keep you standing... Get press not stress.

Artists of the world arise - it's time to dump your dealers.

One company can serve some of your needs all of the time, or all of your needs some of the time, but never both.

That is the problem with governments these days. They want to do things all the time

Some people dream of success, while other people get up every morning and make it happen.

If I was doing a talk show, I would do the kind of show that comes on just once a month, with amazing guests.

You always project on the outside how you feel on the inside.

At an early age I found the world a very natural place to be. I was always in a meditative consciousness as a child, which children are.

I will never surrender the rights of the individual - the complete rights of the individual - to any "ism" whatever.

We have to have pride in not just one people but all people.

There is no justification for taking away individuals' freedom in the guise of public safety.

The purpose of art ... is not to reflect life but to organize it, to build it.