I did not like prizes at school. I didn’t like tests or exams, or the 11+, or O-levels. Later I hated B.A.s and M.A.s. The reason I hated them is that I don’t like being tested, failed or falsely praised by anyone. Billy Childish Read Quote
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 Read Quote
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 Read Quote
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 Read Quote
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 Read Quote
I’m not trying to achieve perfection. I don’t like this forced control people have over work. Billy Childish Read Quote
I make sure I make a painting – that’s my job. And I cook the Sunday dinner. Billy Childish Read Quote
