I've always loved pigs: the shape of them, the look of them, and the fact that they are so intelligent.

And it is through fantasy that children achieve catharsis. It is the best means they have for taming wild things.

'Hansel and Gretel' is one of the scariest stories ever written! Psychotic mother; stupid, inane father.

And the walls became the world all around.

There must be more to life than having everything.

I know that if there’s a purpose for life, it was for me to hear Mozart.

Emeralds,' said the rabbit. 'Emeralds make a lovely gift.

Children do live in fantasy and reality; they move back and forth very easily in a way we no longer remember how to do.

I wish you all good things. Live your life, live your life, live your life.

A book is really like a lover. It arranges itself in your life in a way that is beautiful.

And now," cried Max, "let the wild rumpus start!

I’ve dreamt in my life dreams that have stayed with me ever after, and changed my ideas: they’ve gone through and through me, like wine through water, and altered the colour of my mind.

The Lord shall be your comfort in times of distress.

I live in the paradise of my imagination.

We only set the clocks back and forth in the arrogant belief we have some influence with almighty Time.

In 1983, before computers came along, it wasn't easy to do electronic basslines and rhythms.

I love to cook. I spend weekends reading cookbooks - it's really my relaxation.

Be like the turtle. If he didn't stick his neck out, he wouldn't get anywhere at all.

One of the things about powerful people is they have the ability to make it look easy.

The night is a strawberry.

Love is the only possession which we can carry with us beyond the grave.