Happy is he who causes a scandal

This grandiose tragedy that we call modern art.

I do not believe in my death.

What is important is to spread confusion, not eliminate it.

Begin by learning to draw and paint like the old masters. After that, you can do as you like; everyone will respect you.

Every morning upon awakening, I experience a supreme pleasure: that of being Salvador Dali, and I ask myself, wonderstruck, what prodigious thing will he do today, this Salvador Dali.

I dedicate this novel to Gala, who was constantly by my side while I was writing it, who was the good fairy of my equilibrium, who banished the salamanders of my doubts and strengthened the lions of certainties.