I never thought, "I'm going to be an artist". When I actually began to become successful in the art world I made it a point to say, 'I am a dilettante, I am not a professional artist", which is true.

Society tells you that when you're old you have to retire. You have to defy that.

The cynicism that you have is not your real soul.

Be kind to yourself this evening. Buy something for yourself. Treat yourself to a meal. Look in the mirror and give yourself a smile

Events are the best teacher for us. You try to learn from people, there is always some bend to it.

There is an incredible love in creating art unless somebody is saying, 'Hey, let's just make money,' because it doesn't work when you do it that way. If you are aiming for that, forget it.

My husband John Lennon was a very special man. A man of humble origin, he brought light and hope to the whole world with his words and music.