When I first saw a picture of the crucifixion, I lost respect for my parents. I suddenly realised that this is what the adult world is like - full of cruelty and hypocrisy.

The only possible effect one can have on the world is through unpopular ideas.

I do not approve of museums trying just to get people to come in. Whistler was very, very clear on this.

Sometimes you need to transport your idea to an empty landscape and then populate it with fantastic looking people.

Within one generation, Los Angeles will be uninhabitable if people don’t do something about it. The world is going to get smaller and be uninhabitable and impossible to live in.

I love designing at the moment, I'm so happy with my work.

Fashion is very important. It is life-enhancing and, like everything that gives pleasure, it is worth doing well.