We are not actually in charge of life, yet behave as if we are the masters of our own destiny. The realization… — Billy Childish Copy Share Image
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.… — Billy Childish Copy Share Image
I've dubbed myself as an amateur, not because I work in different field, but because I do what I do for love. — Billy Childish Copy Share Image
I'm not trying to achieve perfection. I don't like this forced control people have over work. — Billy Childish Copy Share Image
Before 1999, Tracey Emin and Sarah Lucas offered to get me exhibitions, but joining the Stuckists put a kaibosh on all that - because… — Billy Childish Copy Share Image
Being a fan of authentic Dada, I find today's art - what I call 'Bankers' Dada' - mind-numbingly dull. The most challenging work I've… — Billy Childish Copy Share Image
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… — Billy Childish Copy Share Image
I make sure I make a painting - that's my job. And I cook the Sunday dinner. — Billy Childish Copy Share Image
When I was better known than her, she put my name in that tent. I was asked to do Celebrity Big Brother, but why… — Billy Childish Copy Share Image
I like feeling at home and knowing people. I like talking about ideas and being friendly. — Billy Childish Copy Share Image
I'm going to get a pair of wire-snips, and I've also started a new campaign to have blank CDs on jukeboxes so you can… — Billy Childish Copy Share Image
