It's better when you have your wife with you, more fun.

I have to make rock records occasionally.

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.

When there are no women on the tour it can get awful and ugly - constant horrible jokes and gross behaviour. It needs to be leavened with a feminine presence.

It's better when you have your wife with you, more fun.

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

Basically, between 1989 and 1994, I hadn't taken a vacation.