Defining moment Quotes by Sam Taylor-Wood

I've always lived my life fearlessly, and what I want to do with my life, I do.

— Sam Taylor-Wood

Sorry, there's nothing like a screaming baby to make a mother twitch.

— Sam Taylor-Wood

I feel like I've lost 10 years of my life to cancer.

— Sam Taylor-Wood

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

I think people are frightened of women making big decisions.

— Sam Taylor-Wood

I wanted to become an artist because it meant endless possibilities. Art was a way of reinventing myself.

— Sam Taylor-Wood

I feel the art world in New York has a stronger following than Britain. If you go to a New York art district on…

— Sam Taylor-Wood

I took on cancer like I take on everything - like a mission and a job to accomplish.

— Sam Taylor-Wood

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…

— Sam Taylor-Wood

Daniel Day-Lewis is one of the greatest actors of our age; he's like Olivier. He's one of those people who can take you into…

— Sam Taylor-Wood

I hate rats. I had a pet rat to try and overcome it. I even gave him mouth-to mouth resuscitation when he had a…

— Sam Taylor-Wood

My childhood had its challenges, like everyone's. It imbued me with certain things and took away others. It made me very determined.

— Sam Taylor-Wood

In my life, I've never really listened to when people start forming opinions on how you should be doing things.

— Sam Taylor-Wood

I seize all opportunities with two hands. Everything that's happened to me has taught me to live in the moment as much as possible.

— Sam Taylor-Wood

I'd love to have more children. If I'm still clear after five years, I'll think again.

— Sam Taylor-Wood