I had become conscious of my physicality, aware of my presence and open to the ugly truths of the world. At the age of thirteen, I realised that there was a danger in innocence and beauty, and I could not… — Tracey Emin Copy Share Image
Someone else who liked what I did might turn around and say, "She's reworking and rethinking everything. She could just be making blankets now,… — Tracey Emin Copy Share Image
I know people went to laugh at my bed and to jeer at it. Still, at least they actually went to see it. — Tracey Emin Copy Share Image
I'm a terrible cook, but if I could cook, I would see that in art as well, it's how much creative energy you put… — Tracey Emin Copy Share Image
When you don't have children you have to define and make your own purpose, and make your own reason for being here. — Tracey Emin Copy Share Image
I really love animals. My cat is my little soul mate. He's not just a cat, he's my friend. — Tracey Emin Copy Share Image
The reason why I'm popular as an artist in this country is because it suits the psyche of the nation at this time. Ten… — Tracey Emin Copy Share Image
Most people don't do something seminal. I've done it twice: with my tent and my bed. Picasso did it with Cubism. — Tracey Emin Copy Share Image
