I really try to understand what people are saying and answer as honestly as I can. But sometimes it's like they try to tie you into knots. That's why I mostly steer clear of the popular press. I try not to read . . . Well, I never read gossip press. I just read books. And I never switch on the TV any more.

I dislike the idea of jewellery being like a price tag around someone's neck. It needs to be something else - and there is something extremely magical about armour.

Memories are like mercury. Every time you sort of try to get near them, they slip out of your hand like a bar of soap.

I don't dress for effect, and I think that it never works out when someone does.

Sunglasses are great, but I always feel a bit pretentious wearing sunglasses. I mean, I do love to wear them.

Holding a note is a very difficult thing - you have to use your whole body to achieve a perfect pitch.

I don't approach fashion; fashion approaches me!