I get to see the world and try to make people happy. I'm very much of a wandering spirit, if you'll pardon the expression.

My high-school dream was to be in a band, pay my rent and eat - and I've been able to do that for 20 years. So I'm completely content.

I used to have a sort of spiky haircut and it just feels better to have short hair again.

Some of our stuff ends up looking too corporate. I'm going to be a lot stricter from now on.

When I was 14 years old, I was a huge fan of the Velvets, the Stooges and the Modern Lovers. They are my three favourite bands. I never get sick of 'em.

It is hard, though, 'cos record labels love to boss you around. I won't let them do that anymore.

The best songs I write in 20 minutes.