When I say I don't have to write pop songs anymore, there's no way I'm going to get on the radio at 60 years of age unless I'm doing a duet with [Lady] Gaga or I was on All of the Lights, which was a Kanye West record that managed to get on the radio.

I am such a Luddite when it comes to making music. All I can do is write at the piano.

I have no one to leave the money to. I'm a single man. I like spending my money.

I'm not bored with my life. I'm not just making the records and touring, I would find that boring.

Fame attracts lunatics.

I really don't need the public's money. I'd like to have something on the internet with charitable donation optional, where anyone can download my music for free.

I do like Britney Spears. I think she's cute. I think she's fun. And I like her records. You know, I'm not a pop snob whatsoever. I think she makes great pop records.