I've always liked New York, as I like towns with an edge and New York has a European feel, so when I came to play music here in the '80s it was a surprise to me.

I've dubbed myself as an amateur, not because I work in different field, but because I do what I do for love.

I think that the mythology of Van Gogh's life, and the beauty of his paintings, is unstoppable.

I don't spend a lot of time working if I can help it.

I'm not trying to achieve perfection. I don't like this forced control people have over work.

I've always liked New York, as I like towns with an edge and New York has a European feel, so when I came to play music here in the '80s it was a surprise to me.

People could live very happily without the Turner Prize, but they could not live without real communication and emotion.