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Quote by Damien Hirst
In an artwork youre always looking for artistic decisions, so an a

In an artwork youre always looking for artistic decisions, so an ashtray is perfect. An ashtray has got life and death. – Damien Hirst

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I was taught to confront things you cant avoid. Death is one of those things. To live in a society where youre trying not to look at it is stupid because looking at death throws us back into life with more vigour and energy. The fact that flowers dont last for ever makes them beautiful. – Damien Hirst

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I always feel like the arts there and I just see it, so its not really a lot of work. – Damien Hirst

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Being good in business is the most fascinating kind of art. Making money is art and working is art and good business is the best art. – Andy Warhol

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When I work, and in my art, I hold hands with God. – Robert Mapplethorpe

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