There's a lot of good rappers in England at the moment. There's a lot of good dance acts. A lot of good, young guitar acts. I think a lot of groups came from that dole culture of the late 80's/early 90's - it's not as easy now. I think there's a dearth of working class bands.

Manchester's got everything except a beach.

I think I'm like The Beatles - I think each one I've done is better than the last one. And hopefully I'll never make a Let It Be.

...a tale of too many cooks in the defence.

If you put your cameras down you might be able to live in the moment. You have a memory there of something you've never lived.

I've parked my solo thing in a lay-by and jumped in another vehicle and I'm in that now.

You have a gift that can make you rich. Everyone does.