The Beatles were huge for me, ... I used to jump around the room to the red album, the one with all the early hits on it. It made you feel euphoric. It was a sensation I couldn't get from anything else, whether it was playing football, swimming or even seeing 'Star Wars.'

Being in a band didn't buy me my beans on toast!

I think in the world of indie music there's this sort of false modesty.

Arty. To me the word's got as much venom associated with it as 'wacky'.

There are loads of bands I'd love to produce.

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

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.