The man behind pickled sharks and golden calves, Damien Hirst - who earned a grade E in his Art A Level - is to take 223 works direct to auction this week. By-passing his gallery in the process he will be taking the proceeds home with him.
Presenter of Radio 4's Front Row, John Wilson, gets under the skin of the wealthiest artist in British history.
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This edition of Profile was first broadcast on Saturday September 13 2008 at 1900BST on BBC Radio 4.
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