I was never a hugely successful theatre designer. I painted a lot of scenery and did the lighting, and my lighting business grew out of that.

I cannot look at modern buildings without thinking of historical ones.

I'm terribly fastidious. I like symmetry and neatness, but my house is as chaotic as any other family's.

Every breath we take as human beings damages the planet.

I've got a farm in Somerset, and I think it's God's own country. I love it.

Building your own home is about desire, fantasy. But it's achievable; anyone can do it.

A great deal of energy is wasted in hating people, and I can honestly say I've no wish to expend such a precious resource on being outraged about anyone.