I never, my producer never, we never let myself just sing. We were always trying to get the perfect vocal.

I'm a singer and as long as I can sing - which, thank God, is something that I still seem to be able to do - I'd like to carry on making records.

My public image is so low-key, but I get to travel the world and still have an audience and it's really amazing. I don't take that for granted.

We all love animals. Why do we call some 'pets' and others 'dinner?'

There needn't be a distinction between your life and your music.

I think I have a better sense of my weaknesses - being self-important, selfish and having a big ego probably triggers all the other stuff. I can see myself more clearly.

I grew up in cattle country-that's why I became a vegetarian. Meat stinks, for the animals, the environment, and your health.