It's a loser's emblem (swastika), because the Nazis lost the war. It's ridiculous to suggest we are involved with fascists. All my best friends are black, gay, Irish or criminals.

If you were to look back at me as a school kid you'd see a very quiet little church mouse kind of character.

I will always pay respect and homage to my early years, because that's what gave me the initial push to go on and do what it is I do. That's where I learned the love and respect for music.

There are some Rolling Stones songs that are just stunners.

People should never allow themselves to be dictated to by media.

I have a sensible set of values that tell me to never lie.

Here's how I understand music. If you can play the same bunch of noise twice, it's music. To go beyond that is supercilious and pontificating.