Bipolar disorder, manic depression, depression, black dog, whatever you want to call it, is inherent in our society. It's a product of stress and in my case over-work.

I didn't lose my virginity until I was 18 The first time was a nightmare. Who shows you how to use a condom?

I wanted to make good records. But my problem is I've got a low boredom threshold, so I wanted it to look and sound different with each album, which is really tantamount to suicide, cause people lose it, they lose it - they say: 'I like that, and that's not this.'

I watched Picasso visit the Planet of the Apes, as the masters rot on walls and the angels eat the grapes.

I feel very grateful to be alive and well enough to make music.

There is always room at the top, don't let them tell you there is not.

Bipolar disorder, manic depression, depression, black dog, whatever you want to call it, is inherent in our society. It's a product of stress and in my case over-work.