When I stop working, I go out and start working again. Most people paint a picture, or whatever they do, and go home. For me, it has to be continuous.

Bailey frames creativity as a way of living rather than a task with clear boundaries. The remark contrasts a conventional “shift” model of art-making—produce a work, then stop—with his own compulsive, ongoing practice in which looking, shooting, and thinking visually continue beyond any single assignment. It suggests that for him the camera is not merely a professional tool but an extension of attention: work is sustained by curiosity and momentum, not by deadlines. The quote also implies an ethic of constant experimentation and self-renewal, aligning with Bailey’s reputation for restless energy and prolific output in fashion and portrait photography.