"I have never painted a self-portrait. I am less interested in myself as a subject for painting than I am in other people, above all women, but other subjects are more interesting to me."

"Art is a language that everyone can understand."

"I can paint and draw. I believe this myself and a few other people say that they believe this too. But I’m not certain of whether it’s true."

"I am a silent painter. I do not talk about my work."

"I am not a prophet; I am an artist."