I focus on the individual and not seeing this great big monster, "the press."

I don't like the compression on compact discs. It's lacking in air, and it's lacking in majesty.

For some people, marriage may be very groovy. For me, it really isn't. I don't think it really is for most people anyway. Most people are not very happy.

I come from a very left wing Socialist family, anti-war and anti-empire.

I have always been attracted to the bleaker aspects of life. I love drama.

There are so many myths out there about Marianne Faithfull, I had to, um, detach. But I can turn it on because Marianne Faithfull is really an attitude, you know.

I want to do movies, but I want to do something that's good. I don't want to make any more films until I feel that I'm ready for it. I want to have good work, and a very elegant life. I believe you get what you want.