The whole positioning and atmosphere of the song ["King of the Mountain"] was to build up this thunderstorm that would take us all onstage off into a story where we were suddenly in the middle of the ocean.

School was a very cruel environment and I was a loner. But I learnt to get hurt and I learnt to cope with it.

All we're ever looking for is another open door.

If ever there's been somebody to hold as an icon of sheer determination and willpower, it's that guy [Stephen Hawking ], let alone any of the things he's done scientifically. I'm sure that's his driving force, but he's a miracle and an aspiration.

They were worried we wouldn't get any radio play at all[ for "A Deal with God" ]. That's why it was changed [to "Running Up That Hill"].

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

Disappearing act? That's a magic trick, isn't it? I like magic tricks!