Nick Cave

I used to believe that if I could do certain things - write a book or be a successful musician - that I'd be transformed into a happy person, but it doesn't work that way.

I'm very happy to hear that my work inspires writers and painters. It's the most beautiful compliment, the greatest reward. Art should always be an exchange.

Film seems to be a medium designed for betrayal and violence.

The problem with books, now that I've written one, is that the idea of adaptation is so much easier than sitting down to write something new.