I am obsessive always, even as a child. On one side is this strict orthodox religion, on the other is communism, and I am this little girl pulled between the two. It makes me who I am. It turns me into the kind of person that Freud would have a field day with, for sure.

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.

I have a problem with being a hero, but that's another problem.

What you get is the opening of your mind. I'm not preaching any new religion; I'm ritualizing everyday activities. You drink the water. You count the rice. You sit in Crystal Cave. You lie in Levitation Chamber. You push yourself to a new level.

When I first had a video camera to document a performance, it was in Sweden and I remember it was really crucial for me.

I think the role of artists in the past was very different. Artists had less responsibility in many ways.

Don't even ask me why. I do not know, I have no answer to this insane behaviour.