He was an extremely modest person, one of the humblest people I knew, although some people might not think so. He could be rude, but what struck me about him was that he was the most honest person I ever met. He told you exactly how he felt. There was no BS, no editing, for sure. |
He was unique. I don't think anybody did this kind of work before him or while he was alive, and I don't think anybody's doing it now. I don't think anybody can do it. |
In those days, who bought? Who had money? Aside from being ostracized for doing something no one else was doing, these guys really struggled, and there were a number of people who were not art collectors, who just wanted to help. |