How did you get into art?

By David Hockney.

How do you get inspiration for the pieces you produce?

From 54 years of living.

What has been your best creation to date?

Always the last one.

How did you feel when you realised that art could make you some money?

I don't know I never think about money , my wife think for both...

How much do you think hype affects the public perception of what good art is?

There is no, good or bad art. My art is recognised now by many people as a good art but 25 years ago the same art I was making interested only few people in France. No one is a prophet in his time and in his country as we use to say in France.

How do you feel about the recent explosion of the stencil art scene?

Very amazing I think Banksy did a lot for it!

Stencilling is very fashionable at the moment, do you think people will lose interest when something new comes along?

Of course yes, in the spectacular background the sight only meets things and their price.

Whats your favourite soup?

Duck soup with noodles.

Last CD you bought/downloaded/shoplifted?

Bubba Sparxxx.

What make you happy?

My work.

What makes you sad?

Never sad.

Sex, drugs or rock n roll?

No drugs.

Last book you read?

Collins Robert French paperback dictionary two minutes ago.

Do you ever feel bad about defacing someones property?

I don't I paste posters and if the owner don't like it, it's very easy to take it off.

What time did you get up this morning?

Seven thirty because I had to go to Paris early in the morning.

Tell us a secret?

I don't have any secrets.

What else do like other than art?

Gladiator roman helmets.

Ask yourself (and answer) a question?

Who are you? I am me, indivisible me.

Any regrets?

No comment.

Final thoughts...

We are on Tuesday 17th october 2006, it is 4:45PM and my son is coming back from school in ten minutes....

Interview - Mr. Burrows 17/10/06