I think carrying moral baggage is very dangerous for an artist. If you have a duty, it's to be true and not cover up the cracks.

The French are so into themselves that they don't even notice you.

Let's not bequeath the pop charts to just children.

As a rock star, I have two instincts, I want to have fun, and I want to change the world. I have a chance to do both.

I'm a musician. I write songs. I just hope when the day is done I've been able to tear a little corner off of the darkness.

It's annoying, but justice and equality are mates. Aren't they? Justice always wants to hang out with equality. And equality is a real pain.

Music can change the world because it can change people.