“Success in the art world means getting invitations to exhibit in some great places. I had shown in contemporary art museums in Europe, America, New Zealand and Japan. I'd also been asked to curate shows, and had made work to go with my selections from historical collections.”

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.