Happiness isn't a fortune in a cookie. It's deeper, wider, funnier, and more transporting than that.

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

Even in a perfect world where everyone was equal. I'd still own the film rights and be working on the sequel.

Life for me is about movement.

Writing about music is like dancing about architecture - it's really a stupid thing to want to do.

There was not a lot of rock n roll in the house. Our parents didnt think it was very groovy, and I tend to agree with them. If you grew up with Charlie Parker, Bill Haley wasnt very hip.

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