One of the few times I saw my mother cry was when Lennon died, and the other time was when Elvis died.

I often joke that I straddle psychosis and neurosis, and that being an artist keeps me in the middle, so I can work between the two.

I feel like I've lost 10 years of my life to cancer.

Having children is exciting. Life puts the past into perspective.

Daniel Day-Lewis is one of the greatest actors of our age; he's like Olivier. He's one of those people who can take you into a place where no one else can take you.

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.

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.