Having children made me go down a road of serious introspection and self-examination. I think it's informed and hopefully enhanced my creativity.

I didn't set out to write certain kinds of songs - I just set out to write good songs.

'Jesus' message was to love your neighbour as yourself, and there are people in need. I hope that people got that message.

I would like to see the Pope wearing my T-shirt.

I believe in freedom of expression, I don't believe in censorship.

I hope I will always have the ability to create art and live in a world where I can speak freely, and I can inspire people. I don't know what form that will take.

If you have to ask for something more than once or twice, it wasn't yours in the first place. And that's hard to accept when you love someone.