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 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 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
I don't spend a lot of time working if I can help it. Billy Childish lotspendtime 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
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've always liked New York, as I like towns with an edge and New York has a European feel, so when I came to play music here in the '80s it was a surprise to me. Billy Childish 80sedgeeuropean Change image and share on social
