Chapter 12, Art Summary and Analysis

Andy and B are staying at the Hotel Mirabeau in Monte Carlo for the Grand Prix race weekend. Andy's room overlooks one of the turns in the race and Andy is annoyed by the waxing and waning of the noise from the racecars. Andy is joined in his room by B and Damian, another friend, who have come to take Andy to lunch. The trio discusses the racecar drivers and whether or not they have death wishes or just wish to be even more famous than movie stars.

When B leaves the room for a few minutes, Andy is left alone with Damian and is very uncomfortable in her presence. Damian attempts to engage Andy in conversation by talking about the amount of risk involved in being an artist. Andy is immediately annoyed by the direction of the conversation...