I knew I wanted it to be a piece of theatre rather than just a concert.

It wasn't that we were afraid of the Church or the Vatican. The record company thought people might find the title offensive. They asked me if I would change ["A Deal with God"].

The thing with 50 Words of Snow is that it was literally back-to-back from Director's Cut [also released in 2011]. It was more or less that I got to make two albums in one hit. I was already in this space in my mind to be writing and making an album.

However, if I ever were in a position to choose who would play me, I think I'd choose Johnny Depp.

The only person with you all your life is you. Your parents die. Things inside you die — illusions, gushes of personality. Only you can sort yourself out. Yourself may not be all you need, but it’s all you’ve got.

I'm always hunting and prowling. I'm sure Brian [Bath] was exaggerating!

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