The only person with you all your life is you. Your parents die. Things inside you die — illusions, gushes of personality. Only you can sort yourself out. Yourself may not be all you need, but it’s all you’ve got.

When I've heard a piece of music or seen a painting that moves me, it gives me something.

Im the shyest megalomaniac youre ever likely to meet.

There are a lot of very strong connections with music and mathematics. They both can work in patterns and sequences and repetitions.

I didn't dare let my mind wander off.

However, if I ever were in a position to choose who would play me, I think I'd choose Johnny Depp.

I knew I wanted it to be a piece of theatre rather than just a concert.