Whenever I go to shows, I end up looking at what shoes the guy onstage is wearing and the jacket he's got on. And when you know everything's gonna be under scrutiny, it makes you feel more comfortable if you have cool stuff.

I always want to make Strokes records and play Strokes shows.

I feel slightly confused about certain things. Practical and tactical things. When you try to make everyone happy… in the end you've got to make yourself happy.

Forgive them even if they are not sorry

Art is the image of life, it's purpose simply to enhance it.

Religion is never the problem; it's the people who use it to gain power.

Make sure your heart is singing right until the day it stops.