The kids growing up in the apartheid era were so restricted and angry - if they spoke out against it, they were thrown in jail.

You don't need money to be free. You can just say if you don't need stuff, you're always free.

Success is not only one thing. It's not only having a nice house in Beverly Hills and driving a nice Mercedes.

If you're an artist, you're an artist; that's the only way I can explain it.

The writer cannot abandon himself simply to inspiration, and feign innocence vis a vis language, because language is never innocent.

When too many Americans don't vote or participate, some see apathy and despair. I see disappointment and even outrage. And I believe that out of this frustration can come hope and action.

I think that has to do with our perception of politics. There are nice politicians. There is something about this job that does take an extra bit of motivation to get out of bed in the morning.

You know, Johnny Depp has always been a massive inspiration for me and he's somebody who has produced an incredible amount of work, and every single piece that he does is amazing.