But we came for the Kennedy Center Awards, which was an incredible honor. Being a British person, I was bestowed this honor. And my partner and I, David, came. And we were so pleasantly surprised by George Bush and his knowledge of AIDS. He really - he treated David and I - and Laura - treated us like - they were so friendly and so courteous.

Love's like a junkie, addiction's a fact. Passion's a monkey, you can't keep off your back.

How wonderful life is while you're in the world

There is such a thing as good interference from your record label. I don't think I get enough interference from my record label.

Once I'd heard 'Modern Times' by Bob Dylan, it really changed the way I wanted to make records.

I became successful and within five years conquered the world and had the most amazing run. I had so much momentum and adrenaline going, but then it ends and you have to find what level you're going to be on, how enthusiastic you're going to be.

I’ll not complain about your boring life, if you just leave me to mine