It’s interesting that most gadgets are called ‘iPhone’ and ‘iPod,’ with that ‘i’ prefix, which is ego. But most creativity is not ego-led – a lot of it comes from the unconscious. So if you’re always checking your email or updating your Instagram profile, you’re not just looking out the window, daydreaming. You’ve got to let the subconscious in – that’s my main message to the world.

The working class has been turned into a consuming class - a situation has been created where people value their worth by what they can afford.

The things in my songs are the edited highlights of my life. I don't go seeking out strange sexual experiences every day of the week.

Money isn't important, but you have to have enough, so you don't have to think about it. Thinking about money is a drag.

I like bossy girls. I don't like girls who just do whatever they think you want them to do, and follow you around trying to please you all the time.

You can do anything when you're famous. That's why famous people are so dumb.

I don't really care what someone's background is; creativity can come from any background.