Since I was a child, death is definitely something that I think about every day. But I think that everybody does. You try and avoid it, but it's such a big thing that you can't. Damien Hirst avoidbigchild Change image and share on social
There was a point I could have just churned out the spot and spin paintings for ever and laughed all the way to the bank. Damien Hirst bankchurnlaugh Change image and share on social
A painting probably is the most shocking increase in value, from what it costs to make to what you sell it for. Damien Hirst costincreasemake Change image and share on social
I used to watch 'Top of the Pops' when I was a kid and say 'Yeah!' or 'Boo!' at every single song. So there was nothing in the middle. You brutally put it on one side or another. Damien Hirst boobrutallykid Change image and share on social
No, I don't believe in genius. I believe in freedom. I think anyone can do it. Anyone can be like Rembrandt. Damien Hirst freedomgeniusrembrandt Change image and share on social
I think I like big issues, but I don't believe in God or religion. Damien Hirst biggodissue Change image and share on social
I always look at money not as a motivating factor but as an element in the composition. You can't ignore it, but you've got to be very careful that it's not motivating you. Damien Hirst carefulcompositionelement Change image and share on social
I think suicide is the most perfect thing you can do in life. Damien Hirst lifeperfectsuicide Change image and share on social
I realised that you couldn't use the tools of yesterday to communicate today's world. Basically, that was the big light that went on in my head. Damien Hirst basicallybigcommunicate Change image and share on social
