I spent four indifferent years at Goodison, but they were great years.

I wanted that future officer to weigh decisions with a supple mind and to be comfortable with nuance and uncertainty.

The reason death sticks so closely to life isn't biological necessity- its envy. Life is so beautiful that death has fallen in love with it, a jealous, possessive love that grabs at what it can.

There is no shortcut to confidence building

I'm a great fan of Bloomingdale's, and I'm a very loyal alumni of Parsons. I think what they do, what they've done, is amazing. They've educated some of the best American designers.

I love the majesty of human suffering.

A wise unselfishness is not a surrender of yourself to the wishes of anyone, but only to the best discoverable course of action.

Making music, creating lyrics comes very naturally to me.

The 2013/14 storms & floods show the UK needs to invest in a climate resilient, low carbon, food secure, full employment, positive future

There is nothing the devil fears so much, or so much tries to hinder, as prayer.

Arrogance needs advertising, confidence speaks for itself.