Smokey Robinson writes the heartfelt songs, whereas it was my job to write the songs about weakness and failure in love.

Really the only thing holding a lot of records together is the personality of the singer, and the will to write all of these different things.

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

There are many critics who have an idealised version of where my strengths lie.

When in doubt, play track 4 - it is usually the one you want.

Don't start me talking, I could talk all night. My mind goes sleepwalking while I'm putting the world right.

You swore you wouldn't shout. If it's not your punch, then it's your pout.