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
The idea of going on tour for the rest of my life with old works is not that exciting. As an artist I definitely think the work in future is going to be better than the work in the past, otherwise why do it? Damien Hirst artistexcitfuture share on social
So smoking is the perfect way to commit suicide without actually dying. I smoke because it's bad, it's really simple. Damien Hirst badcommitdie Change image and share on social
People always say that my work is sensational or shocking but there are truly shocking things you could do, and my sculptures don't go anywhere near that. Damien Hirst peoplesculpturesensational Change image and share on social
You'd never look at a Rembrandt and say, 'That's just wood and canvas and paint - how much?!' It's all about how many people want it. It works on a pair of jeans as well - they're just material and stitching, and as soon as you walk out of the shop, they're worth nothing. Damien Hirst canvasjeanmaterial share on social
I was brought up Catholic, and I felt the power of art from a very young age - seeing the brutality of all those images of flayed apostles and tortured saints was a pretty strong introduction. Damien Hirst ageapostleart Change image and share on social
For me, art is always a kind of theater. Damien Hirst artkindtheater 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
Museums are for dead artists. I'd never show my work in the Tate. You'd never get me in that place. Damien Hirst artistdeadmuseum Change image and share on social