You just have to say, 'It’s pretty damn good. I am right here at the moment and I’m OK with it. I've got other things to think about.'

In my 20s I used to cry about why I wasn’t thinner or prettier, but I want to add that I also used to cry about things like: ‘I wish my hair would grow faster. I wish I had different shoes …

I just don't lose weight easily.

To me, having 500 rolls of fabric around is the most calming thing in the world. I think it's what football is to some guys.

I don't associate with people who blame the world for their problems. You are your problem. You are also your solution.

As a teenager I went all Goth, but I wasn't mopey enough. I would pretend to be, but I'd end up making people laugh.

I've always had mostly gay male friends.