I don't think it's realistic for someone to have an undying loyalty to everything you ever make.

The idea's the idea: It's about what you do, and not who you are.

I do have traditional values: I believe in being a good person and being polite.

I hope to do a visual for every 
single thing, even if it’s as small as a gif or as big as a whole dance music film.

I don’t know if I’m a tortured soul, but I was born heartbroken. I remember feeling it when I was so young. 
 I was like, ‘Mum, it hurts.’

I've been inspired by people's work, but I never grew up with posters on my bedroom wall or obsessed with one person.

I just try to keep my dignity and carry on with my day.

I'm a little bit older, I've traveled the world, spent lots of time in New York and Paris and lots of inspiring places, and I still feel alien.

I don't understand people's obsessions.

We live in a very strange world where everything is so accessible; if you like one song someone did, you can see what they ate for breakfast or what kind of sunglasses they wore.

I really keep my life very simple.

Your disbelief in God does not determine His existence. God is. Period. Whether you believe it or not.

If asked which words one associated with the Sahara, only the most dedicated surrealist might be expected to offer "whale".

If there is a soul, it is a mistake to believe that it is given to us fully created. It is created here, throughout a whole life. And living is nothing else but that long and painful bringing forth.

I think every group of black guys should have at least one white guy in it.

You can't get ahead while getting even.

I have always identified with Joan Didion's depiction of Los Angeles and Southern California, ever since reading 'Play It As It Lays,' 'Slouching Towards Bethlehem' and 'The White Album.'

When you commit a serious doping offence you are not eligible for lottery funding.

Perrin, my father says a general can take care of the living or weep for the dead, but he cannot do both.

Chess is difficult, it demands work, serious reflection and zealous research.

The streams with softest sound are flowing, The grass you almost hear it growing, You hear it now, if e'er you can.