To be a musician, especially a singer-songwriter - well, you don't do that if you have a thriving social life. You do it because there's an element of alienation in your life.

What I've always done as an entertainer is try to come up with things that people will find interesting, or compelling, or humorous.

When I cleaned up some 17 odd years ago, I felt terrible for about six months. The only thing that gave me any real relief was strenuous physical activity.

Bruce Springsteen's a rock star. Elton John is a rock star. I'm a folk musician. Honestly, I think that's true.

The Beatles were a phenomenon, but they were also ordinary blokes like anyone else. I was lucky enough to see that side.

I think people are isolated because of the nature of human consciousness, and they like it when they feel the connection between themselves and someone else.

Time will take your money, but money won't buy time.