It's difficult to believe in yourself because the idea of self is an artificial construction. You are, in fact, part of the glorious oneness of the universe. Everything beautiful in the world is within you.

Imagining the overthrow of the current political system is the only way I can be enthused about politics.

If anybody needs any help with anything, I'm prepared to help.

I don't mind having a reputation as a serious and spiritual person. I think that would be a nice reputation to have

What should happen is a little voice in your head, like Jimmy Cricket in Pinocchio, will go 'But Russell, that bird, that's a creature like you, if you kill it it'll be all sad' and you go 'F***, alright. I won't kill it then.'

Anyone who's been poor and gets rich is stalked by guilt and fear. Guilt because you know it isn't fair, that life hasn't changed for everyone

On respect for the Queen: When I lick a stamp I always do it with my eyes closed.