100 Quotes by Toyah Willcox

New Orleans is thrilling. The history is as rich as the food.

I cannot emphasise enough how important exercise is. I have to do at least a three-mile fast walk a day, usually in the afternoon. Movement is incredibly important in helping my body use up my energy.

I define myself by my work, so I'd be a sad creature without working. I just wouldn't get up in the morning.

I have a very strict lifestyle. It's a vegetarian household and we grow our own produce.

I take books on learning to bed - music theory, colour theory - and usually my brain thinks, 'Um, I think I'd rather turn off,' than learn something.

I have always fought against being gender specific. I just don't like being identified as female: I'm a person.

I'm prudish.

The world doesn't reward talent, it mostly rewards those who are connected.

My mother, Barbara, was a dancer from the age of 14 to 19. She toured with the comedian Max Wall in a dance group of six girls.