Eddie has more questions for Tom. "Where do you paint? Why do you paint there?"
Tom: "At home. Becuase an artists' life is 24/7."
Tom is short, direct and to the point, so Eddie asks him another question. "What can you offer to other artists as a mentor with your experience?"
Tom: "Choose another profession unless you have a rich patron, spouse or trust fund."
Obviously Tom also has a sense of humor.