I don't make changes to confuse anyone. I'm just searching. That's what causes me to change. I'm just searching for myself.

I guess Ziggy would have been the perfect vehicle to have done with.

In fact, everything I do is about the conceptualizing and realization of a piece of work, whether it's the recording or the performance side.

Syd Barrett of Pink Floyd was the first person in rock I had seen with makeup on. He wore black nail polish and lots of mascara and black eye shadow, and he was so mysterious. It was this androgynous thing I found absolutely fascinating.

Of course, we found out later Syd Barrett had mental problems. But there was something so otherworldly about him. He was hovering, like, six inches above the ground.

I think Mick Jagger would be astounded and amazed if he realized that to many people he is not a sex symbol, but a mother image.

The only art I'll ever study is stuff I can steal from.