There's no point in lying saying I am doing really, really well because I'm not; I'm cult level.

Any time anyone says anything nice about me, whether it's Lady Gaga or your neighbor, it's a nice feeling, I'm very grateful for it. It's very helpful for your career. Every time someone says something complimentary it introduces you to their audience. It gives you credibility.

Ultravox were the blueprint for what I wanted to do, but I stumbled across them by accident.

I'd been a Bowie fan before punk and used to get no end of trouble. I was always getting knocked about and having to run up the street, getting chased by people. It was horrible.

I just didn't make music that you could sing with a big grin, still don't.

When you decide to do this kind of music then you just accept the facts.

My dad was a baggage handler at Heathrow and careful with money. He worked hard and had three jobs when I was young. I wish I'd inherited his care for money. Sadly, I've grown up to be rather scatty when it comes to finances.