I think if you're going to make political art, you have to engage at some level. You can't just write about politics, you have to try and be politics as well.

Certainly, the international image of the United States today is a lot less positive than 10 years ago. And that really shouldn't be, because you have been the victims of this awful terrorist attack, and I think America deserves the sympathy of the world.

Even with politics, stuff comes around again. Woody Guthrie would recognize America today.

I came into this whole business by going to see Rock Against Racism gigs with the Clash.

Mixing pop and politics he asks me what the use is / I offer him embarrassment and my usual excuses.

There are quite a few honest songwriters out there writing about relationships and their own personality traits. But for some reason, once they step out of the bedroom, their honesty doesn't seem to come with them.

If we think we're a nation with great ideas, and a nation that wants to make the world a better place, let's commit ourselves and involve ourselves with our European partners.