I'd met Dr Dre, he was thinking about his next album, we talked a little and he said, 'Let me give you some of these loops and see what you come up with'.

Knowing when to leave may be the smartest thing anyone can learn.

It's not getting any better, is it? I don't want my 19-year-old boy going into the army. I love these little kids. They understand how passionate I am.

Never be ashamed to write a melody that people remember.

Music breeds its own inspiration. You can only do it by doing it. You may not feel like it, but you push yourself. It's a work process. Or just improvise. Something will come.

I recorded the song live in front of an orchestra, and yes, I was very moved, I was in tears.

If Bush said just once: 'Boy. I hope you accept my apology as a country,' or showed some humanity.