If I was a fan of someone as a teenager, then it's OK for me to feel completely in awe when I meet them.

Although they might not admit it, I think girls are very aware of the impact that they're having. But they never feel it themselves, and it's impossible to explain. It's like trying to tell a blind person what yellow is.

I think a lot of bands are creatively knackered when they come off tour.

The best songwriting comes from being as creative as you can and editing it down to the good bits, essentially.

Anyone can play an instrument if you show them how to move their limbs, lips or fingers the right way. It's irrelevant. What is relevant is personality, energy, creativity and disturbing sense of humour.

Cinema, which is influenced by every single part of life, is direct and reaches you immediately. And writing - the best writing is complex ideas communicated concisely. And music - if it's a good tune, make sure people can bloody hear it!

Surely every band wants to be a pivotal point in history.