The first half of the 20th century belongs to Picasso, and the second half is about photography. They said digital would kill photography because everyone can do it, but they said that about the box brownie in 1885 when it came out. It makes photography interesting because everyone thinks they can take a picture. David Bailey 20thbelongbox share on social
Nothing wrong with retouching - nothing new about retouching. David Bailey retouchwrong Change image and share on social
It is a sign of a dull nature to occupy oneself deeply in matters that concern the body; for instance, to be over much occupied about exercise, about eating and drinking, about easing oneself, about sexual intercourse. David Bailey bodyconcerndeeply share on social
I don't really like the term 'artist.' I'm not sure what it means. It's a bit like 'love.' David Bailey artistbitelove Change image and share on social
I was ten when I got my first serious beating. It was rough. David Bailey beatroughten Change image and share on social
In '73 I photographed the cannibals in New Guinea. They treated me OK but they didn't make you feel relaxed... I managed to escape unscathed though, I'm pretty good at that. David Bailey cannibalescapefeel Change image and share on social
I'm not a philosopher, I'm just a simple boy from East Ham. David Bailey boyeastham Change image and share on social
Instead of putting someone in prison for being a hooligan, give him a choice. He may have beaten someone up and he's got eight years, but tell him you can do eight years inside or spend five years in the Army. Put him in the Parachute Regiment, they'd soon sort him out. David Bailey armybeatchoice share on social