I paint for the sheer joy of painting. I have never sold any of my paintings. I'd rather give them to people for free.
Takeshi KitanoI don't really expect much from my life. So when I heard my films are premiering in film festival circuits I was glad of course but I thought it was lucky accident.
Takeshi KitanoWhen people tell me I'm an artist, I say, 'What?' It's impossible for me to take the idea seriously.
Takeshi KitanoI hate seeing people getting hurt or hurting other people. I hate seeing blood. I am very intolerant of physical pain. I find violence horrifying, so much so that I can't help being intrigued by it.
Takeshi Kitano