Death's just something that inspires me, not something that pulls me down. I used to get called morbid at school. I have always loved horror films; I like being frightened.

Great art - or good art - is when you look at it, experience it and it stays in your mind. I don't think conceptual art and traditional art are all that different.

Painting is so poetic, while sculpture is more logical and scientific and makes you worry about gravity.

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.

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

I used to believe I was going to live forever. And then you suddenly become aware that you're not.

As soon as something becomes art I think you get over the fear