“You know, most artists aren’t famous until they’re dead. Like Toulouse-Lautrec or Vermeer.”

Benedict raises his eyebrows pointedly and takes another drink from his pint.

“But not Picasso. Everyone thinks he died poor but he was incredibly wealthy and famous when he did. And Van Gogh was supported by his brother, he wasn’t poor, either. Maybe I’m going to be like Van Gogh. Please don’t let me cut off an ear.”