I've never been interested in, much in the politics of the art world, it doesn't interest me.

It's very British to go about to see something unusual and paint it.

You would think death was an optional extra nowadays. Nobody wants to tick that box.

I avoid the public because the English public is too aggressive these days for me.

In fact, most artists want to make things a bit more difficult for themselves as they go along, to challenge themselves.

I do believe that painting can change the world.

I feel 30. [Publo] Picasso said he always felt 30. Well, I do.