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.

I'm not this callous clown walking around laughing at life all the time. I've had some serious, serious problems in my life. But I've come out with a smile.

It's nice to be a part of history but people should get it right. I may not be perfect, but I'm bloody close.

I don't mind dancing the robot if the chemicals are ok, but beyond that the robot will not pull my strings.

Stroll into work at 10. Lunch from 12 till three. Leave work at five. That's living!

For me, the best rock is not what you play - it's what you're not playing.

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