My family calls me Declan. But most people call me E.C. I think it comes from my dad. It's an Irish convention. You usually call the first child by the initials.

I'm not going to get too sentimental, like those other sticker valentines, 'cause I don't know if you are loving some body. I only know it isn't mine.

There are five things to write songs about: I'm leaving you. You're leaving me. I want you. You don't want me. I believe in something. Five subjects, and 12 notes. For all that, we musicians do pretty well.

I've never felt British. I'm just not interested in national identity. I don't know why.

I find it to be the ultimate backhanded compliment when you are compared against yourself.

It's a dangerous game that comedy plays. Sometimes it tells you the truth; sometimes it delays it.

Morrissey writes wonderful song titles, but sadly he often forgets to write the song.