I went to visit Alcatraz years ago when I was on tour with the Pistols, and I really liked the atmosphere of the place. I genuinely, really, thoroughly enjoyed the whole morning there. I just liked the quietness and stillness of what is basically a cruel prison complex. I still found some kind of joy in that. That's how I am.

Remaining childish is a tremendous state of innocence.

I love pop music. It's not easy to write a good pop song.

Sometimes the most positive thing you can be in a boring society is absolutely negative.

When you talk like an asshole and look like an asshole, you're an asshole

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.

I nearly die of fear before I go on stage. Something wicked. I can't eat a thing the day before a gig.