I'm not wise, but the beginning of wisdom is there; it's like relaxing into - and an acceptance of - things.

I am attracted to myths.

I never had that thing about being black. If the whole world was like that, maybe there would be more harmony and love.

The British people are extremely conventional. You don't always know what one is thinking or feeling because it is basically hidden. The British people basically let you see what they want you to see.

I don't like to dwell on the past.

Sometimes in a restaurant you'll see a lady dressed very nice, she picks up a menu or something... a little fan is always a little bit nice.

The older you get, the more you realize it's not what happens, but how you deal with it.