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

Some of the best pop music ever has come out of the States.

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.

We let the weirdness in.

I suppose my biggest concern would be if the planet is going to be in good enough shape for the next generation to have the privileges that we've had.

I love comedy. I like to think that there's a sense of humor in some of my music - obviously not all of it.

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"].