Don't give pain to others.

Do not dehumanize others.

I think my younger self would be more amazed to know I was doing an interview for 'The Spectator.

In the '80s the band was 24/7. You were only as good as what you were producing at any given moment. Now my family is more important. I also think having the shock of your mum and dad dying humbles you slightly.

Songwriting helps me sort out my personal problems. With acting, you're just a tool for someone's ideas.

Pop music should be about young people.

Music gives voices to people struggling to come out of themselves.