David Hockney Answers Your Questions | TateShots

For a new series, the legendary David Hockney invited us into his studio for a chat. But in a twist, it wasn't TateShots asking the questions. Instead, we got you, loyal viewers, to do the hard work for us via the medium of Twitter.
Is he a geek? Does he like swimming? What does he think of the credit crunch? All will be revealed. Thanks to all who submitted questions (sorry that we couldn't get through them all).
Find out more about David Hockney: goo.gl/FgvPWm

[@door2yourheart]

Top bloke, down to earth Northerner! Love how he gives simple, personal explanations on his work.

[@pippensculps]

I can usually try really hard, often straining to think of maybe ten real inspirations alive right now. Mr. Hockney is always right at the top of that list. An utter hero, not just as an artist but as a man, and a human being in general.

[@samcad-ho3ze]

pippensculps I agree I will always be a bit obsessed with him and his work.

[@christopherlancaster6735]

Are you able to articulate why? I've seen two of his exhibitions, and enjoyed them, but am keen to learn more.

[@craigtechno]

The man he just don't give a shit. Ace. He says the world is too dreary nowadays. So he don't give a dam. What beauty. The world need people like Mr Hockney. He makes my world a better place ; > )

[@hayleyelizabeth717]

I admire and adore this fabulous man. So talented and I love his style ❤

[@jackiemonroejemfpv4204]

“Inspiration ,never visits the lazy” love this saying! What a loss to the art community. ✌️😎

[@robertwalker951]

Ive known him for. 40. Years he is a gem

[@SoopSoopa]

damn he is cool

[@henrycastle1]

Quite right, David

[@Lytton333]

@craigtechno ..totally agree!

[@francofernandes2221]

David Hocney is the World's super hero artist 👍👍👍🖒🖒🖒

[@grulkk]

1:39 is a great question

[@kiwicafe]

profound, the sweet was sweet, the subtext said it all . . . .

[@jonanice]

@gordondragonninja76 if it bores you why did you come watch this interview, what were u expecting?

[@kurtpedersen7863]

Stay inspired.. I had a chew habit snuff tobacco long cut tobacco put some cloves and pepper corns between my cheek and gums and now chew on carrots and occasionally ice now to talk shop met a man at a Toyota dealership he quit ciggs so did I that shit is can I have and will admire telly sevalals like to reward it with up most respect you can do it toothpaste sensodyne mint and lots of coffees all sorts of teas but wtf I need the bass to be myself

[@kurtpedersen7863]

What I am saying up to you no pressure

[@chrisdonahue]

well at least they didn't show what happened after the interview

[@blazsovdat8677]

Chris Donahue what happened?

[@hhk342]

To explain someone else Art And technology Just take your pens off is Coll i gess

[@kurtpedersen7863]

That shit cigarettes is a minor candies

[@avecanem]

I have a question, too : "does david hockney chew his denture?"

[@herlindahernandez6453]

wwtw

[@aaronkeogh]

What I wana know is he chewing a sweet or has he got false teeth in?

[@joolsner]

Couldn't he get that sweet out of his mouth before answered? Really annoying...

[@Garvain66]

an artist of some ability who has produced much work that is either bland or decidedly art school.....time he retired methinks....very overrated!!!!