In Europe they understand that the arts are incredibly important both culturally and economically.

We wore our safety pins on the inside of our clothes.

I'm not going to hold my breath because life goes on. Life is too short to sit around moaning about what could have been or what was.

It's just such a pleasure to bring a talent you respect to the world.

Tom Tom Club has a whole different attitude and approach, not just musically but in performance. Some people said they liked it.

I have respect for those who make money at art and do it well and smartly, because that commercial aspect keeps the world going and running, in a sense.

Sometimes you don't want to be a slapstick clown in order to convey a funny perception of the world.