Certain punk bands were influential because I thought, If they can do that then I can .Hanging around those bands was how I started my first band - In Praise of Lemmings.

I'm always being inspired .

Don't talk about things you don't like. Talk about music that you love, books that you've read. I put a lot of recipes online.

Gay unions, what is that about? I haven't been invited to any ceremonies, and I wouldn't go anyway. The idea that gay people have to mimic what obviously doesn't work for straight people any more... I think is a bit tragic. I am looking forward to gay divorces.

I would rather have a cup of tea than sex.

Every freak has a mother. When I met Marilyn Manson I was struck by how nice he was. People are rarely as weird as you anticipate. Except for Courtney Love-who reminded me of that mad snake in The Jungle Book.

Personality is a real aphrodisiac, when somebody is charming or funny. I think certain jobs attract certain types of people.