When the Strokes first started playing gigs, instead of getting into a costume for the shows, we talked about how we should dress every day, in real life, like we're playing onstage. I don't really care about clothes, but it's about wearing something that gives you social confidence. Or maybe helps you pick up chicks.

The problem with touring isn't the traveling and the shows, it's the vegetal state you get into.

But it can be hard to experiment when you're in a band.

I don't really care about clothes, but it's about wearing something that gives you social confidence.

You know some of the people in The Strokes, yeah, their parents had success - but we didn't live like yuppies.

I think a lot of people study the rules too much and then don't know how to be creative.

No one leaves an old friend unless they are ashamed.