 Linzy has described his childhood and place of upbringing has thematically influential for his well-known video and performance work.For example, Linzy has produced a series of soap opera video works, and has described soap operas as having been a key social component for his family and community.He has said that shows such as "Guiding Light" were a part of daily life when he was growing up, and he often includes soap opera stereotypes in the characters and plot of his videos.