There’s been too much attention on marketing. Can’t we just talk about the paintings? — Julian Schnabel
Because I’m not doing it for the money, I’m doing it because I feel like that story needs to be told or clarified — Julian Schnabel
I guess I am ruthless too because that’s what makes a great artist. But I also respect people, I don’t go around stepping on their heads. — Julian Schnabel
I think when somebody’s painting they don’t necessarily… I’m not illustrating what I know. — Julian Schnabel
I wanted to make pictures where you would not know who took them. I also bring the present into the past. — Julian Schnabel
I’m not saying I’m the only jewish person who cares about palestinian people, but unfortunately — Julian Schnabel
If I hung one of my paintings next to someone else’s, I knew mine would kind of pop off the wall. — Julian Schnabel
It’s a great excuse and luxury, having a job and blaming it for your inability to do your own art. — Julian Schnabel
I think that truth is stranger than fiction, and it’s nice to know the people you’re making a movie about. — Julian Schnabel
It’s very difficult, I think, for people to be around you when you’re getting lots of attention. — Julian Schnabel
Some people must go to extremes to get the world in balance for themselves. Some can’t bear bright lights — Julian Schnabel
This camera works like photosynthesis. It is as if you were xeroxing your own face. — Julian Schnabel
Traditionally, photography is supposed to capture an event that has passed; but that is not what I’m looking for. — Julian Schnabel
You know, painting has given me a lot of freedom, because for some reason, I’ve been able to paint things — Julian Schnabel