In his book Painting Per Se, James writes a description of his admired forebear, the American painter Alex Katz, that could be equally applied to his own work: «His paintings are never repetitive, though they do not seek novelty; they are never cynical, though utterly disabused; they are always restless, strenuous and reoccurringly difficult, while never parading difficultness.» (kerlingallery.com)
Per the WHO report, «Infant temperament, particularly infant difficultness, has been found to be associated with the caregiver - child interaction,» adding «Mothers report feeling overwhelmed by the challenges of caring for a vulnerable child.» (powerofpositivity.com)
In 2002, after their relationship had deteriorated due to Wiseau's difficultness, the eccentric offered Sestero a part in The Room. (theringer.com)