Pompeii is an extraordinary place to be because it was preserved exactly as it was. There are many other sites. If you visit any other antiquity-type sites throughout the world, they're very damaged with what's gone on over the centuries since they were abandoned. But this one was just, like, sealed, so you're looking at rock surfaces and the carving of letters and names in the stones looks like it was done yesterday.
David GilmourThe expectation on me as a solo artist is very different to the audience's expectation of a Pink Floyd show.
David GilmourI've never had any religion. I'd prefer it if I did, really. Even as a boy I just couldn't make myself believe.
David Gilmour