I like the confusion you get between science and religion … that’s where belief lies and art as well.

In an artwork you're always looking for artistic decisions, so an ashtray is perfect. An ashtray has got life and death.

I always feel a bit trapped when a painting goes for millions of pounds and only one person can have it. If you can have that as well as a poster on every student's wall, then you're in a very enviable position. I'd like to do a Damien Hirst for £500 at some point.

A painting probably is the most shocking increase in value, from what it costs to make to what you sell it for.

I think suicide is the most perfect thing you can do in life.

A lot of people thought I wasn't doing anything because I was spending a lot of time socialising and going out, but I've always managed to get work actually done.

I like the confusion you get between science and religion … that’s where belief lies and art as well.