My ultimate vocation in life is to be an irritant.

Why'd you have to say that there's always someone who can do it better than I can And don't you think that I know that walkin' on water won't make me a miracle man

I don't think I was ever particularly mean. I can certainly think of some idiotic exchanges I've had. I was accused of destroying pop music, like Wagner destroyed opera - a guy in Germany started ranting that at me.

There's so many people to see. So many people to check up on and add to your collection.

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

Somebody should clip Sting around the head and tell him to stop using that ridiculous Jamaican accent.

If I am frightened then I can hide it If I am crying, I'll call it laughter If I am haunted, I'll call it my imaginary friend If I am bleeding I'll call it wine But if you leave me then I am broken And if I'm broken then only death remains