In writing the autobiography, I can really chuckle when I look at the songs. I was acting out the part. I saw myself as a victim.

Separation penetrates the disappearing person like a pigment and steeps him in gentle radiance.

A difficult crowd will always test your true ability.

Voting for New Labour is like helping an old lady across the road while screaming 'Get a move on!' Even the Tories, who you could once rely on to be completely heartless are pretending to care.

I'm always being inspired .

After half an hour the drug hit me like a sensuous tidal wave. I turned into a tactile temptress and wanted to stroke the whole world. It gave me untold confidence.

Leigh Bowery was actually quoted as saying, "Flesh is my most favorite fabric." I've seen many a freak make a scene and go, but Leigh was a special kind of exhibitionist because he was dedicated and saw it as an art form.