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Damien Hirst

I have always been aware that you have to get people listening before you can change their minds. Any artist's big fear is being ignored, so if you get debate, that's great.

Damien Hirst

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Damien Hirst is saying that capturing people's attention is the first step to influencing their opinions. He also reveals that artists worry most about being unnoticed, so sparking discussion—even if it's disagreement—is a positive outcome.

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