Kids are naturally gifted at art from a very young age. The problem is when they get older and become self-conscious. The process should always be fun, though.

It's such a crass idea - you're either in love or out of love.

I can't understand why most people believe in medicine and don't believe in art, without questioning either.

I have always been aware that you have to get people listening before you can change their minds. Any artist's big fear is being ignored, so if you get debate, that's great.

It's very easy to say, 'I could have done that,' after someone's done it. But I did it. You didn't. It didn't exist until I did it.

I think as an artist you have to reinvent yourself every day.

Painting is so poetic, while sculpture is more logical and scientific and makes you worry about gravity.

You've really got to get down on the floor with yourself and get low in order to make great art. I think you've just got to accept who you are and do the most unbelievable things.

I sometimes feel that I have nothing to say and I want to communicate this.

I believe all painting and art should be uplifting for the viewer.

I love color. I feel it inside me. It gives me a buzz.

Yes, well, rein it in, Prom King. British people have been successfully repressing our emotions since before your country was even a thing.

Practice is a talent. Perseverance is a talent. Hard work is a talent.

We have a master who deserves radical sacrifice.

There is no question but that when one is engaged militarily that there are going to be unintended loss of life.

If people around you don't believe in you, if they don't encourage you, then you need to find some people who do.

I love adventurous travel. I also love pancakes, and making pancakes for other people. You would definitely find me in the airy treetop as opposed to below ground.

Your body will never be familiar.

It was an amazing experience to work with Michael Jackson, who is a legend.

I have to say, as a showrunner, being niche-y is kind of a great thing.

Truth wanders everywhere, but especially and frequently, it wanders in the silence. To meet with it, you wander in the silence too.