The People Who Love My Paintings, That

I Love The Passion You Go Through While You're Creating.

Throughout My Life, Cigars Have Played Different Roles For Me. They Fit Easily And Well In The Various Stages And Experiences Ive Had -- Like A Companion, Almost. If Youve Smoked A Long Time, As I Have, They Become Part Of You.

The Big Shock Of My Life Was Abstract Expressionism - Pollock, De Kooning, Those Guys. It Changed My Work. I Was An Academically Trained Student, And Suddenly You Could Pour Paint, Smear It On, Broom It On!

Ive Zeroed In On What You Would Call Action And Excellence... Everybody Who Does Anything To Try To Succeed Has To Give The Best Of Themselves, And Art Has Made Me Pull The Best Out Of Myself.

Imagination Comes Of Not Having Things.