A moustache to a man is the same as a fringe is to a woman. When you've got it, you want to grow it out; when you've grown it out, you want to cut it. Billy Childish cutfringegrow Change image and share on social
We are not actually in charge of life, yet behave as if we are the masters of our own destiny. The realization of this fact is quite a hard one. The ridiculousness of our pomposity and presumption can only result in anger or humor. Billy Childish angerbehavecharge share on social
I coined this term 'freedom thru limitation' back in the '90s because I was sick of art being treated like pop, because of this boring 'anything can be art' theory. Billy Childish 90sartback Change image and share on social
I liked drawing and painting, because the only failure would be to listen to the doubters who wanted me to stop drawing and painting because 'you aren't going to make a living doing that.' I liked looking in art books at the work of painters. Billy Childish artbookdoubter share on social
Failure is fantastic, because you meet yourself and get to know your limitations. This is how I express myself, and I can't do it any other way. Billy Childish expressfailurefantastic Change image and share on social
I don't spend a lot of time working if I can help it. Billy Childish lotspendtime Change image and share on social
I like feeling at home and knowing people. I like talking about ideas and being friendly. Billy Childish feltfriendlyhome Change image and share on social
I make sure I make a painting - that's my job. And I cook the Sunday dinner. Billy Childish cookdinnerjob Change image and share on social