I can recall disliking my facial expressions as a child, as they felt too extreme – like losing control. At the same time it annoyed me that my mouth did not actually form a U shape when I smiled. I think I wanted to be a cartoon character; they have nice simplified readable faces.

Also I’m pretty sure my gestures and body language are derived from a mix of cartoons, old movies, fashion illustrations, and the occasional medieval manuscript marginal illumination.