[ He'd known it wouldn't be good. But he'd done it anyway.

He's not sure what that says about him. He doesn't know if he likes it. But for the moment, he's trying to brush past it with a wry smile and he picks his teacup up with a little sigh. ]

Yes, exactly. I'm sorry about that - so please, tell me about your work. You said that the tattoos you do matter to people - have you done any on yourself? Would you mind sharing some of that personal meaning...?