“Like all artists, I want to cheat death a little and contribute something to the next generation.” WantLittlesArtistNextGenerationsCheatNext Generation Author:Dennis Hopper
“Jimmy [Dean] was the most talented and original actor I ever saw work. He was also a guerrilla artist who attacked all restrictions on his sensibility. Once he pulled a switchblade and threatened to murder his director. I imitated his style in art and in life. It got me in a lot of trouble.” ArtArtistActorsSawsTroubleStyleDirectorsMurderOriginalsSensibilityThreatenedRestrictionJimmyDeanGuerrillas Author:Dennis Hopper
“I'm still around artists. I don't have anymore wall space. And I don't have the money to collect anymore, the prices are outrageous.” StillsArtistSpaceWallOutrageous Author:Dennis Hopper
“I am just a middle-class farm boy from Dodge City and my grandparents were wheat farmers. I thought painting, acting, directing and photography were all part of being an artist. I have made my money that way. And I have had some fun. It's not been a bad life.” WayMadeArtistFunActingCitiesClassBoysMiddlePaintingPhotographyMiddle ClassFarmsFarmersGrandparentWheatBeing An ArtistDodgeBad Life Author:Dennis Hopper
