Technology was something I avoided when I started out - I didn't even have electric guitars. Only played acoustic.

I've been arguing with people for 10 years about tape versus digital, and I believe tape is absolutely essential in getting the sound that's conducive to the enjoyment of music.

It's so easy to criticize your own time, and I see that as a problem, even for myself, as a listener.

Anything goes. You always find interesting things that way.

When I did "Top of the Pops" for the first time, Ace of Base was one of the other bands, and I have a memory of them on a small stage next to me in the TV studio. A memory of their performance is burned into my mind. Seared.

I think you have to keep a childlike quality to play music or make a record.

No one should drive a hard bargain with an artist.