I don't think I've ever tried to be anything other than a weirdo.

I always hate explaining away songs, because for me they mean something, and for other people, they'll mean something absolutely different.

I live in Santa Barbara. My wife's American, and she lived in England for 11 years and then told me she'd had enough.

I lead two totally separate lives. There are times when I have to slip into rock star mode.

More than accepted, it's encouraged for rock stars to be out of control.

When I write love songs, people think they're really soppy - but I see love as a consolation for the boredom of life.

Anything that I write comes from the soul.