I've always lived my life fearlessly, and what I want to do with my life, I do. Sam Taylor-Wood fearlesslyhavelife Change image and share on social
One of the few times I saw my mother cry was when Lennon died, and the other time was when Elvis died. Sam Taylor-Wood crydieelvis Change image and share on social
When I had cancer - of the colon first, followed by breast cancer and a mastectomy - my motto used to be 'Drips by day, Prada by night.' I felt that I had to grasp it in the same way as you'd take on any challenge. Sam Taylor-Wood breastcancerchallenge share on social
I went out of my way to try not to be an artist, because I thought I would end up leading a miserable, obscure life. I tried to escape it for as long as I could, until I had to admit at 25 that that was my path. Sam Taylor-Wood admitartistend share on social
If someone looks genuinely interested and asks me a deeply personal question, I'll give the answer. I'm too open. Sam Taylor-Wood answeraskdeeply Change image and share on social
Anonymity would be a fantastic umbrella. I don't like intrusion. Sam Taylor-Wood anonymityfantasticintrusion Change image and share on social
I have a massive phobia for schedules and calendars. I need people to tell me where I need to be. I can't bear to see it in black and white. I think it's a fear of being pinned down. Sam Taylor-Wood bearblackcalendar Change image and share on social
Sometimes, I get afraid it has defined me, that sense of grief, loss and illness. But actually, it is about allowing myself to take hold and say: 'This is part of who I am, but not only who I am.' Sam Taylor-Wood afraidallowdefine Change image and share on social
I'm motivated every second by my work; it doesn't switch off. The pictures I make come from every blink of my lashes. Sam Taylor-Wood blinklashmake Change image and share on social
I feel lucky to be getting older. The fact that I made it to 30 and then 40 was big enough. So I can't get too down on getting older; otherwise, it kind of undoes everything I've fought for. Sam Taylor-Wood bigfactfeel Change image and share on social
