Bootsy Collins Quotes

I want my family and myself to be comfortable wherever I am at the time, and just be able to relax and kind of let my hair down.

I only really and truly fully relax on my own. Give me a sun lounger, a pool and a sea view, and I'm happy.

My bedroom is my sanctuary. It's like a refuge, and it's where I do a fair amount of designing - at least conceptually, if not literally.

I just want to stay in my hotel room, read my book. I enjoy that private time.

When I do outdoor scenes, I tend to find a quiet space where I can sit and carve a walking stick that can turn out to be interesting for me.

I need some downtime before I go to sleep.

I really enjoy just hanging out at my house since I never get to be there.

I like to have quiet evenings and relax.

I'm on the road a lot so when I get some time to relax I definitely take advantage.

Like anyone else, I enjoy my days off.

I like time off. I'm not a workaholic.

When not shooting, I love to catch up on my sleep.

Sometimes I just need to be out in nature. It's amazing how much I need time on my own.

Over the summer, you do have to take that time to relax and go on holiday with your mates and get away from football.

When I need to decompress, I grab a glass of wine, some popcorn, and a great book.

I invariably do some of my best thinking on Saturdays.

When we go out to train, we work hard, but when we're back in the hotel, you want to chill out. People want to switch off from football because you spend so much time doing it. For me, switching off means playing jokes.

There comes a time when you've toured a ton, and a time to be inspired again. Listen to awesome jazz records that are mellow with no words, and just sit there and read a book, or space out on your couch. And eventually, all that inspiration comes.

I feel so comfortable and at home in the studio.

We have a camp up in the Adirondacks with no electricity, and I find that it's one of the most fertile places for me as far as songwriting because there isn't much to do.

My idea of the perfect day is nothing to do and a great book on the go.

Whenever we have some time to ourselves I prefer to go back to my room and hit the bed. Even while travelling on a bus, I put on my sleeping hood and take a nap.

Sunday, the day for the language of leisure.

There's one little room in my house which is filled with all my clutter and bits and pieces. My sewing machine is up there, and all my knitting stuff. Its a place where I can go to relax and unwind. I don't get to spend a lot of time up there, but at least I know its there.

Give yourself more opportunities for privacy, when you are not bombarded with duties and obligations. Privacy is not a rejection of those you love; it is your deserved respite for recharging your batteries.