I have intentions as a writer, but people - when they're listening to a track - will take from it what they interpret.

I had friends but I was spending a great deal of my time alone and for me that was vital because there's an awful lot you learn about yourself when you're alone.

For "Running Up That Hill" we had worked with a drum machine [in 1985]; the basic rhythms of "Running Up That Hill" happened because the whole track was built on a drum machine.

I feel like I have to do some promotion to let the people know that the records are out there; but I kind of like the idea that it's my work that does the talking rather than me.

Don't fall for a magic wand, we humans got it all, we perform the miracles.

I haven't actually seen a Lady Gaga tour, but I do think she's very good.

That doesn't matter. If it speaks to them and they get something positive from it, it's great.