I also believe in cigarettes, cholesterol, alcohol, carbon monoxide, masturbation, the Arts Council, nuclear weapons, the Daily Telegraph, and not properly labeling fatal poisons, but above all else, most of all, I believe in the one thing that can come out of people's mouths: vomit.

Therapy, as opposed to analysis, is a whole construct of myth, beautiful and creative.

It is a dangerous thing to have instant access to your emotions.

The trouble with words is that you never know whose mouths they've been in.

Children are very cruel, yes. Of course. Children are extraordinarily cruel little creatures.

I have been aware, from the age of 6, that I had talent.

The loss of Eden is personally experienced by every one of us as we leave the wonder and magic and also the pains and terrors of childhood.