Music is what I have to do, I only answer the questions so that I can do it.

Saying you love something out loud with the wrong intonation in your face can damn you and destroy what you're working on.

The bottom line is we must get off our duff and make an effort to succeed. Trust me on this, when you see someone successful in any of the arts they have been willing to make an extra effort.

I want to be part of the resurgence of things that are tangible, beautiful and soulful, rather than just give in to the digital age. But when I talk to people about this they just say, 'Yeah, I know what you mean,' and stare at their mobiles.

I won't let love disrupt, corrupt, or interrupt me.

With the White Stripes we were trying to trick people into not realising we were playing the blues. We did not want to come off like white kids trying to play black music from 100 years ago so a great way to distract them was by dressing in red, white and black.

Inspiration and work ethic - they ride right next to each other.