Picasso was sitting at a café when a woman approached him and asked him to draw a portrait of her. Picasso acquiesced and quickly sketched her. He then handed her the sketch, with which she was very pleased, and she asked him how much she owed him. Picasso replied: “$5,000.” The woman protested, “But it took you only five minutes.” “No, madam.  It took me all my life,” replied Picasso. Cited from Marelisa. I think its a little ridiculous to hear of individuals who depreciate artwork,  ...