“I tick so many boxes. Thats why I get a lot of gigs - because I can do the lectures, I can do the television thing, and I dress up, and by the way, Im an artist as well.”

English artist, writer, broadcaster, performer, drag act and singer

Sir Grayson Perry is an English artist, writer, broadcaster, performer, drag act and singer. He is known for work that spans ceramics, tapestries and public commentary, and for his sharp attention to the contemporary arts world. His practice includes drag, ceramic vases and tapestries, alongside writing and broadcasting. He is also noted for his observations of British prejudices, fashions and foibles, which often give his work its satirical edge.