Lyrics are the only thing to do with music that haven't been made easier technically.

Anything popular is populist, and populist is rarely a good adjective.

In the wake of the events of 11 September 2001, it now seems clear that the shock of the attacks was exploited in America.

It's nice, I think, when people use your music for things you didn't think of.

People tend to play in their comfort zone, so the best things are achieved in a state of surprise, actually.

I often say to people that producing is the best paid form of cowardice. When you produce things you almost always get credit, if it's a good record, but you hardly ever get the blame if it's not! You don't really take responsibility for your work.

I always use the same guitar; I got this guitar years and years ago for nine pounds. It's still got the same strings on it.