The Internet is merely a new means of communication, that's all it is. It serves the purpose of getting information, which it is fantastic at. I mean, I live by the Internet in terms of research and it's incredible - there's nothing that you can't find out about. It's not stopped me going to bookshops but I must say that I don't go into as many because any book I want.

I don't believe in proper cinema; it doesn't have the strength of television. People having to go out to the cinema is really archaic. I'd much rather sit at home.

Touring with Iggy Pop was something to do. It was good fun. I got drunk a lot.

If it works, it's out of date.

I think fame itself is not a rewarding thing. The most you can say is that it gets you a seat in restaurants.

Secret thinker sometimes listening aloud.

I want people to hear musicians like Joe Cuba. He has done things to whole masses of Puerto Rican people. The music is fantastic and important.