I'm not one of those artists having people there lying around on their paintings, you know, like Hockney or whoever.

As an artist, you are aware there is this strange money market out there, but you have no sense of how it works.

I'm not one of those artists having people there lying around on their paintings, you know, like Hockney or whoever.

I love Trinidad and I love living there, but it's quite harsh.

If you are someone like Jeff Koons, and you have to work out how to make a big chrome heart or something, then there are lots of people and a big production involved. The money is more natural somehow. For me, I am just on my own in the studio, trying to make things work. One thing is sure: it doesn't make painting any easier.

I don't think money can help you become a better painter, for sure. You can have all the studios you want; it won't help you make a better painting.

I constantly have to negotiate with my doubts.