When I was 24 or 25, I bought a Warhol canvas. It was a lot of money to throw down on a little painting, but I’ve always loved art.
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When I was 24 or 25, I bought a Warhol canvas. It was a lot of money to throw down on a little painting, but I’ve always loved art.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 July 2021 source ↗
An education for my child.
Art. I recently bought a Sean Scully painting, I have a Damien Hirst, a Tracey Emin, a Polly Morgan snake and a couple of Jonathan Yeos.
My car, a dilapidated old Jag.
I love my cat so much, nothing in my life means anything to me. I would give up my apartment, give up all my clothing, give up my shoes. I would give up any nice thing I have purchased for my cat.
In the 90s. I am pretty happy now, but back then I didn’t have the heavier things that life brings as you get older.
My biggest teacher and my supporter over the years has been Jack Nicholson. I worked with him, we became very good friends and, every time I hit a low moment, I go visit Jack.
My body of work and maybe the fact that I got famous young and I am still here and never ended up in a jail cell.
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