Tragedy is a literary concept.

But slowly I began to use cameras and then think about what it was that was going on. It took me a long time, I mean I actually played with cameras and photography for about 20 years.

It's very British to go about to see something unusual and paint it.

Drawing is rather like playing chess: your mind races ahead of the moves that you eventually make.

I've always been a looker. Loads of people say, "I never saw that" - but that's what artists do.

The urge to draw must be quite deep within us, because children love to do it.

I can get excitement watching rain on a puddle. And then I paint it. Now, I admit, there are not too many people who would find that exciting. But I would. And I want life thrilling and rich. And it is. I make sure it is.