I've spent a long time avoiding painting and dealing with it from a distance. But as I get older, I'm more comfortable with it. Damien Hirst avoidcomfortabledeal Change image and share on social
Whenever I've been well-known or hitting the press, I've always had to get my credit card out to prove I'm Damien Hirst. Damien Hirst cardcreditdamien Change image and share on social
I used to believe I was going to live forever. And then you suddenly become aware that you're not. Damien Hirst awareforeverlive Change image and share on social
Immortality is really desirable, I guess. In terms of images, anyway. Damien Hirst desirableguessimage Change image and share on social
The difference between art about death and actual death is that one's a celebration and the other's a dull fact. Damien Hirst actualartcelebration Change image and share on social
'Painting like a child' isn't a negative for me... it's something only great artists can really achieve. The childlike quality of some of Picasso's drawings is precisely what makes them so masterful and extraordinary; the ability to express complete visions, feelings and portraits through a continuous line. Damien Hirst abilityachieveartist share on social
As a father, I would say I am more like a mother. I do a lot of hugging. Damien Hirst fatherhuglot Change image and share on social
I think an ashtray is the most fantastically real thing. Damien Hirst ashtrayfantasticallyreal Change image and share on social
Painting is so poetic, while sculpture is more logical and scientific and makes you worry about gravity. Damien Hirst gravitylogicalmake Change image and share on social