Being best is a false goal, you have to measure success on your own terms. Damien Hirst falsegoalmeasure Change image and share on social
But whenever I look at the question of how to live, the answer's always staring me in the face. I'm already doing it. Damien Hirst answerfacelive Change image and share on social
The idea of being a painter, I've always thought, is better than being an artist or a sculptor. Damien Hirst artisthaveidea Change image and share on social
People don't like contemporary art, but all art starts life as contemporary - I can't really see a difference. Damien Hirst artcontemporarydifference 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
That's the great thing about art. Anybody can do it if you just believe. With practice, you can make great paintings. Damien Hirst artgreatmake 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 gave up painting by 16. I secretly thought I would have been Rembrandt by then. Damien Hirst givepaintrembrandt 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
I have always been aware that you have to get people listening before you can change their minds. Any artist's big fear is being ignored, so if you get debate, that's great. Damien Hirst artistawarebig Change image and share on social