A good example of the modern world is the Eurotunnel. And mobile phones - I like them.

A good example of the modern world is the Eurotunnel. And mobile phones - I like them.

I love Yamaha Clavinovas. I have them at home, in the studio and on tour with me. I find them ideal for all sorts of things: silent practice with headphones at home; writing; arranging and... just playing the blues!

'The Tube' was the first time the plebs had gone on the television. The lunatics taking over the asylum.

I've met the Queen a couple of times, and she's been delightful. In fact, I often find myself thinking: 'What would the Queen do in this situation? Write a thank-you note? Yes, I'll do that.' She's all about courtesy.

Amy Winehouse and Paul Weller are examples of poets, I think.

I have realised how exciting and easy it is to be a time traveller by looking at paintings and films and architecture and playing music or listening to it. I don't think you necessarily have to live in the present all the time.