"I meant it when I said I was trying hard to stay clean. I don't like who I am when I'm using." He doesn't like himself that much anyway, but he likes himself even less.

The idea brightens him up. "Fuck, man, if you supply me what I need for it, I'll paint her portrait several storeys high. I just need materials to do it and photos or a sitting with her." He loves working and the chance to do it clean and professionally is very appealing.