“People are always happy to tell you what they think of as bad taste, but when you ask them what they really like themselves, theyre suddenly very vulnerable.”

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.