Damien Hirst

I think art should be a bit like a dream, something that's not quite logical, but makes perfect sense.

I'm not trying to be a guru. I'm just trying to be an artist who's trying to make sense of the world.

I think the best art is the art that makes you feel something, even if it's just for a moment.

I don’t know what to do with my life, so I make art.

I like to put things together that don't belong together.

I genuinely believe art is about life, and death, and everything in between.

I'm a bit of a control freak, I like everything to be perfect.

I love the idea of creating something that outlives you.

I think if you're going to make art, you might as well make it big.

I'm not trying to be difficult, I'm just trying to be honest.

I'm not interested in making pretty pictures. I'm interested in making powerful pictures.

I think the best art is the one that makes you think.

I like to explore the darker side of things.

I think art is a bit like a religion for me.

I'm not afraid of death. I'm fascinated by it.

I like to make art that's a bit confrontational.

I think art should be a bit of a spectacle.

I'm not trying to be controversial for the sake of it. I'm just trying to be honest.

I like to push boundaries.

I think art is about asking questions, not providing answers.