I went to a lovely school, and I got an incredible education. And I actually think that my education is what really sets me apart, 'cause I'm very smart.

The most important thing about creativity is that you honor your creativity and you don't ever ignore it or go against what that creative image is telling you.

Then, when I'm in these relationships with people who are also creative, or creative in their own way, what happens is the attraction is initially there and it's all unicorns and rainbows. And then they hate me.

Don't say I hate institutionalised religion - rather than saying I hate those things, which I do not, what I'm saying is that perhaps there is a way of opening more doors, rather than closing so many.

All that ever holds somebody back, I think, is fear. For a minute I had fear. [Then] I went into the [dressing] room and shot my fear in the face.

Applause was designed to bemuse and confuse you until it explodes into a chorus that reminds us why we love pop music.

That is what fame is, isn't it? To get the world to fall in love with you.