The way I process things, they way I express myself, is in comics, just as poets process things that they are trying to understand.

I had this sense that I was part of, sort of a lineage of artists and writers through history that have had mood disorders.

I find that stability is good for my creativity.

I just really respond to comics. I find it a really exciting medium.

I think that Van Gogh is really the ultimate crazy artist that we all think of.

Reality is as thin as paper, and betrays with all its cracks its imitative character.

I collect a lot of clothes when I travel around the world.

I was very sad to hear of the death of Ronnie Barker, who was such a warm, friendly and encouraging presence to have when I started in television. He was also a great comic actor to learn from.

For all of my life I have needed more.

Exercise: you don't have time not to

City employees will be hired and promoted because of their abilities - without outside interference.

Nought venture nought have.

One mark of a good officer, he remembered, was the ability to make quick decisions. If they happen to be right, so much the better.

We try to live every moment like that, dwelling peacefully in the present moment, and respond to events with compassion.

I know many of my female friends do not like being referred to as "ladies."