I suppose my biggest concern would be if the planet is going to be in good enough shape for the next generation to have the privileges that we've had.

The great thing about art on any level is that it can speak to all people if it's achieved properly.

Artists shouldn't be made famous. They have this huge aura of almost god-like quality about them, just because their craft makes a lot of money. And at the same time it is a forced importance... It is man-made so the press can feed off it.

[Theresa May] is a very intelligent woman but I don't see much to fear.

We have a female prime minister [Theresa May] here in the UK. I actually really like her and think she's wonderful. I think it's the best thing that's happened to us in a long time.

It's not easy putting creative projects together. In my case, it might take a long time and you try to do the best.

I had friends but I was spending a great deal of my time alone and for me that was vital because there's an awful lot you learn about yourself when you're alone.