For me, the most trustworthy vehicle for spirituality had always proven to be music.

All along this path I tread, my heart betrays my weary head, with nothing but my love to save, from the cradle to the grave.

Very much like that, and very much a loner, do you know and I didn't fit really into sport or all kind of group activities as a kid, I couldn't find a niche. And music was not really part of the kind of village curriculum it would, you know.

I'm not a big fan of lead vocalists, people who sing but don't play. I never wanted to be in a band where the guy who was up front just sang. I've always thought it better when one of the musicians sings, like Steve Winwood.

I sought my father in the world of the black musician, because it contained wisdom, experience, sadness and loneliness. I was not ever interested in the music of boys. From my youngest years, I was interested in the music of men.

Before you accuse me, take a look at yourself.

Having lovers and friends is all good and fine But I don't like yours and you don't like mine.