The only good political movement I've seen lately was Occupy Wall Street. They had no leaders, which was genius. But unfortunately it always ends up with some hippy playing a flute.

The so-called alleged 'art' of the video - well, the video has killed the radio star, but the video star killed the live musician, et cetera, et cetera, et cetera.

There's many, many ways to write a song. But generally, sitting down at a table and writing is not one of them.

I've always despised the hippies.

I'm not here for your amusement. You're here for mine.

If my leg falls off, I'll get a prosthetic. There'd be no deep sadness about. I'd just get on with it! It's called life, and I love life. You have to be positive, and you have to crack on no matter what.

I had an Irish Catholic education. Horrible nuns, vindictive and cruel.