In my view, the only thing worse than a rock star is a rock star with a conscience.

The great moments of rock 'n' roll were never off in some corner of the music world, in a self-constructed ghetto.

Africa is a continent in flames. And deep down, if we really accepted that Africans were equal to us, we would all do more to put the fire out. We're standing around with watering cans, when what we really need is the fire brigade.

There was a moment when Prince did rock & roll with a sponge-y seductive sound. I think that's what was in our head for 'Get On Your Boots.' But actually, the song is much more punk rock.

Jesus, Jesus help me. I'm alone in this world.

It's so sweet, I feel like my teeth are rotting when I listen to the radio.

U2 is an original species... there are colours and feelings and emotional terrain that we occupy that is ours and ours alone.