Spectator N0 2651 By Fieldfare

[Matakari]

Good evening, after a very encouraging start, I’m stuck on the following for which I seek some help. Many thanks in advance!
13    Secret agent holds the floor (5) : ?T?T?

19    A little bit of thanks to the Moon (4) :

29    Artist embracing darling girl (5)  : ?HO??  ( RHONE )

31    Sort of lip mike, originally one that’s found in sultan’s house (5) : H???I

34    Make to secure notice that runs round the room (4) : ???A

37 Tongue and chin distinctly defective (5): LIN?E

[Neveracrossword]

Tilly, yes.

Matakari. Working out the quote should be fun, satisfying etc! There are significant words - 'pictures' and 'painted'. That should be enough for you to fill in the little bit that's left! 

[Neveracrossword]

There you go, Matakari -the help you've been given will virtually finish this one off.

[Tilly2]

Thank you, NAC.

[Neveracrossword]

You're very welcome - to that little bit of confirmation - Tilly 2.

[Tilly2]

I was looking for one word, not two. Then, I read it properly.

[Neveracrossword]

Sorry,Tilly 2, I didn't give any thought to the separation of the words, I just glanced at my entry! 

[Matakari]

Many thanks, I’ve now got:

HE SEES MO?E I??Y PICTURES THAN I EVER PAINTED
The missing words would be appreciated as well as the answer for the top  line.
P.S: I think my brain is taking a beating with 32 degrees celcius in Trinidad & Tobago where I landed last week Tuesday for a two-month holiday.

[Neveracrossword]

Excuses, excuses, Matakari! More In My...If you re-read the preamble, you'll see what two-letter word can best go between the names.

[Matakari]

Thanks, NACW, it looks like VS. Am I right?

[Neveracrossword]

No, Matakari, it's simply On, what A said about B....

[Neveracrossword]

Oh well, these things happen....

[Neveracrossword]

Matakari, ignore that - I posted on the wrong thread,sorry!

[Matakari]

Thanks again, NACW, Fieldfare provided an informative puzzle, really. I need a break before having a peek at the EV.

[Neveracrossword]

Thanks, Matakari. I think you're continuing to make things hard for yourself! I'm sure you'd normally cope with 'hidden in the clue' and RA for 'artist', for example. EV does involve some extra letters, so you might not enjoy that puzzle.