Call me a nerd if you like, but I do find it hard to leave home without my laptop and a good book.

I always feel kind of absurd and presumptuous presenting a speech.

My interest in gospel music and liturgical art and Biblically-inspired literature has nothing to do with organised religion and everything to do with human beings trying to figure out their place on this planet.

I think it'd be great if Prince made an album of just romantic, slow ballads.

I love the fact that no one's ever bought my record because they were enamoured of the way I look. Maybe one person. There must be someone out there with compromised taste.

I like the humility that comes from being hated. Hopefully some humility and compassion comes out of that.

Old people go to the polls because they can't get erections, young people stay home, do drugs and have sex.