CDs, too. Totally corporate. They look real cheap and soulless and they don't smell of anything.

When I write a song, it's all about the riff - the riff first, then the words come later.

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.

So many times I thought to myself, man, I never want to do drugs again. But I would never sacrifice any experience I've ever had on them, and I am not remorseful that I've done them. I would like to get more and more away from drugs.

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

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 lie around and play guitar, that's something I do for sure. In fact that's all I do, I think.