I was always talking about peace and love, even when I was a kid. That's how I grew up in my family.

I'm definitely happy with everything I've done. I stand behind it. You'll always be saying, "Well, I could change that, or I would do that differently." But you have to let it be what it is.

If you listen to a lot of old funk records, the drums are really small. But you don't perceive it like that because the groove is so heavy.

(On being asked if he preferred to be a rock god or sex god) I am neither. My favourite role is father.

I haven't thought about making a music film, but if I did, that would be a very interesting idea.

Being free is a state of mind.

Race in this country is still the elephant in the room that no one wants to discuss.