Let's face it, I ain't ever gonna be the best singer in the world, or the best anything.

I hate death; it takes people away from you. You're left feeling rudderless.

Dummy Dum Dum was my nickname for years at school. I was the strange one of the family, the one who couldn't remember his name.

I think there's something basically wrong with the general public that they do need their icons.

When I write, my brain moves faster than my hands so I'm always trying to picture things.

I wanted to wear the most impenetrable suit of armour ever known to mankind. 'Hello, Mr. Rotten...' You can't say anything about me. You can't put me down in any way shape or form - I'm rotten to the core... you know, what's left for you? Pleasantries? I suppose the worst insult you could sling my way is 'Oh, he's really nice, him.'

I've always despised the hippies.