A lot of musicians aren't proud; they'll do other work, just to be able to play music. I guess that's the way it's always going to be - musicians will have to suffer to a certain degree in order to obtain their outlet.

Luckily, I'm in the position now of being able to play purely because I have the desire to do so.

But you can't extend, or go beyond any point musically, without the basic fundamentals.

I don't dig staying in one groove.

For the last five years I've been in the production business.

I've been a little more fortunate, perhaps, than a lot of people have, for the simple reason that I've constantly been moving: so nobody can hit me - you know what I mean? Protesting is not the answer - not along those lines.

Personally, I can't see how anyone can produce any beautiful music out of being angry.