In a perfect world, there would be no censorship, because there would be no judgement.

If I could sell 500 million records every time, it would be great. But I've also had the luxury experience of having it when I was a teenager, in a very kind of model version of it.

For four to six months at a time, I would barely eat. I lived on a diet of Melba toast, carrots, and black coffee.

If I have taken part in anything perceived as the fame machine, it's been my choice. My motivations certainly have been different from some people's that I've worked with. But it's okay to work equally passionately for two different reasons.

I was extremely moved by the plight of Tsunami victims and I was inspired to try to make a difference.

I love the universality of music and how it can viscerally connect people from culture to culture, regardless of anything. It kind of levels everything out and connects us. That universal sound thing is a big deal to me.

You are a worksmith and who cares for his brothers, whos not seduced by illusions or fair weather friends.