One of the few times I saw my mother cry was when Lennon died, and the other time was when Elvis died..

In my life, I've never really listened to when people start forming opinions on how you should be doing things..

I think you only see experiences as defining moments with distance..

I find that I put my body in my work when I am at a particularly difficult or joyous point because I want to feel that moment..

I like Alexander McQueen's work a lot: he's always pushing boundaries, and he's rough around the edges..

I've always lived my life fearlessly, and what I want to do with my life, I do..

I wanted to become an artist because it meant endless possibilities. Art was a way of reinventing myself..

I have a massive phobia for schedules and calendars. I need people to tell me where I need to be. I can't bear to see it in black and white. I think ….

I feel the art world in New York has a stronger following than Britain. If you go to a New York art district on a Saturday morning, it will be so bus….

People in love don't see gender, colour or religion. Or age. It's about the other person, the one that you love and who loves you. You don't think of….

I love life. I think it's fantastic. Sometimes it deals hard things, and when it deals great things, you have to seize them..

I seize all opportunities with two hands. Everything that's happened to me has taught me to live in the moment as much as possible..

Sorry, there's nothing like a screaming baby to make a mother twitch..

Having children is exciting. Life puts the past into perspective..

I love karaoke. I love maudlin country ballads. In another life I'd be Loretta Lynn..

I feel like I've lost 10 years of my life to cancer..

After I left college, I went to work at the Royal Opera House in London, which became a real catalyst for me because it made me realize that I was in….

I think people are frightened of women making big decisions..

My favorite part of the whole filmmaking process is working with a fantastic cinematographer, a fantastic actor or actors, and then just creating emo….

I've made lots of big decisions in my life that have shocked people..

Daniel Day-Lewis is one of the greatest actors of our age; he's like Olivier. He's one of those people who can take you into a place where no one els….