I am really addicted to music.

I love playing live, I don't like studios all that much. I need the reaction of the audience.

Well, I'm English, so it's intimidating to step anywhere. I used to be painfully shy. I wouldn't say that I'm painfully shy anymore. But if I have the option of sitting on the edge of a circle, I will.

As an artist, you're pretty sheltered backstage. You often don't know what's going on out there.

When I was lucky enough to be successful, I distanced myself completely from the whole thing of units and selling copies. I just wanted to keep everyone who comes to see me happy. I spend so much time after my shows talking to people who come from all over the world to see me. I'll go out and sign a picture and have a chat.

For the sound we produce, everybody is equally important. Each of us has a very different personality and that is what keeps Bush alive.

I'm just thrilled and kind of honored that I still get the chance to do what I love, because that really is the definition of success.