Thhe essence of documentary filmmaking is how you manipulate the material to create an emotional impact, as opposed to just delivering information.

The power of the documentary film, when done well, I think is usually more impacting than a narrative, at least for me. Documentaries are also cheaper, they are more accessible to make.

There is only one hope for mankind - and that is democratic socialism. There is only one party in Great Britain which can do it - and that is the Labour Party.

I appreciate people who are authentic. Someone who just wants to be cool, I can tell when their intentions aren't right.

When all else fails, dress beautifully and throw your food.

I prefer design by experts - by people who know what they are doing.

Some people look 40 when they're 40. People look the way they're supposed to look at any age.

Alpha was the best thing I ever did. It helped answer some huge questions and to find a simple empowering faith in my life.

The world can no more have two summits than a circumference can have two centres.

Fishing can come as close to doing nothing as anything I can think of.

There's an assumption that because I'm an artist, I've got all the time in the world.

For the world to become a better place, someone has to pay a price, I think it's glorious to sacrifice for the sake of social progress and fighting injustice.