I am only interested in the ideas that become obsessive and make me feel uneasy. The ideas that I'm afraid of.

Because we never stop silently loving those who we once loved out loud

Because of technology, we don't develop telepathy. We don't use telepathy, but use, you know, the mobile phones. Why?

We don't have politicians with dignity and morals. We never have, not since [Nelson] Mandela and [Mahatma ] Gandhi. It's really rare.

Being an artist is not easy - I have always said that to the students I have taught over the years. It's a huge sacrifice.

I have found that long durational art is really the key to changing consciousness. On such a deep level. Not just the performer, but the one looking at it.

The public is in need of experiences that are not just voyeuristic. Our society is in a mess of losing its spiritual centre.