I wanted to become an artist because it meant endless possibilities. Art was a way of reinventing myself.

I hate rats. I had a pet rat to try and overcome it. I even gave him mouth-to mouth resuscitation when he had a heart attack. But I couldn't conquer it.

I find that I put my body in my work when I am at a particularly difficult or joyous point because I want to feel that moment.

I've made lots of big decisions in my life that have shocked people.

I wanted to become an artist because it meant endless possibilities. Art was a way of reinventing myself.

I feel the art world in New York has a stronger following than Britain. If you go to a New York art district on a Saturday morning, it will be so busy with families and openings - art is much more ingrained in the culture.

People in love don't see gender, colour or religion. Or age. It's about the other person, the one that you love and who loves you. You don't think of them in terms of a label. You just go with your heart.