If you are really true to yourself and really follow your intuition in the most rigorous way, there is a moment that becomes universal, that reaches everybody. That’s the real magic of Björk-she teaches us the courage to be ourselves.

If you look at the lives of artists, sitting in nature, painting, having the freedom. I think it's over. I think we're living in such a difficult moment of human development. Artists have more responsibility than ever before.

Most people are more comfortable with what is familiar. I’ve spent my life doing the opposite.

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.

Every party is the same, too many people, too little food, and you have to wait around. I'm extremely bored with parties.

Immaterial art is the strongest because there's no obstacle; there's just energy, and I believe in energy.

We, performers, work on willpower. This willpower works in a short term, not durational.