When the world becomes a massive mess with nobody at the helm, it's time for artists to make their mark.

Will you take me as I am? Strung out on another man...California, I'm comin' home.

My parents told me I'd point to a bed of flowers and say 'Pink. Pretty,' before I knew any other words.

To enjoy my music, you need depth and emotionality.

My first four albums covered the usual youth problems - looking for love in all the wrong places - while the next five are basically about being in your 30s.

I met a woman She had a mouth like yours She knew your life She knew your devils and your deeds And she said "Go to him, stay with him if you can But be prepared to bleed

Richard got married to a figure skater, and he bought her a dishwasher and a coffee percolator.