I grew up half in South Central and half in the San Fernando valley. Cheech Marin centralfernandogrow Change image and share on social
My interest in art must have started with my Catholic upbringing. Art was everywhere: churches with its paintings, sculptures, stained glass, textiles, and fine metalwork. Cheech Marin artcatholicchurch Change image and share on social
Hey, I was raised in the church. I was an altar boy and a choir member. I almost became a priest - until common sense grabbed hold of me. Cheech Marin altarboychoir Change image and share on social
I always wanted to work with Betty White, because she is one of my heroes of all time, and I just love her. Cheech Marin bettyherolove Change image and share on social
I was part of the draft resistance movement in LA where we did demonstrations at the draft centre and burned our cards and made a lot of trouble on campus. Cheech Marin burncampuscard Change image and share on social
As a kid, I used to go to the library and take out all the art books. Cheech Marin artbookkid Change image and share on social
There are some Chicanos who don't want to be Chicanos - they want to be Mexican-American, Hispanic, or even Spanish. Cheech Marin americanchicanoshispanic Change image and share on social
What I look for when I see a piece of art for the first time is some kind of emotional, intellectual experience, that's a combination of both of those things and is informed by my knowledge and something new that I see the artist doing. Cheech Marin artartistcombination share on social
