"Two main groups like to drop the readymade bombâ€”galleries and art historians. Galleries love to drop the Duchamp brand because dealers can try to convince clients of an artistâ€™s worth just by mentioning the mouthwatering response readymade. Most Art Historians arenâ€™t interested in what artists are making in Bushwick studios, most of whom rarely wake up with Duchamp on the brain."

-- Paddy Johnson

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“My origami creations, in accordance with the laws of nature, require the use of geometry, science, and physics. They also encompass religion, philosophy, and biochemistry. Overall, I want you to discover the joy of creation by your own handthe possibility of creation from paper is infinite.”
“She loved three things â€” a joke, a glass of wine, and a handsome man.”
“My whole family is lactose intolerant and when we take pictures we can't say cheese.”
“We do not want to lead or be led. We want to be free.”
“A home without books is a body without soul.”
“I believe nature's a lot smarter than anyone thinks. During the course of a man's life he develops a lot of pleasures and people he cares about. Then nature takes them away one by one. It's her way of preparing you for death.”
“I look in music magazines now and see things on Luther Allison, and my name's getting out there more, thanks to all the good people at Alligator Records and at my management company.”
“I think 'G.I. Joe' is a perfect example of how I'm the world's worst businessman. If I were smart, I'd be writing 'World War Z Part 12', but I have to go where the muse leads, and I've always been a huge 'G.I. Joe' fan. I always wanted to know more about these characters, these little plastic figures I played with as a kid.”

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