I didn't write songs for a very long time.

It creates a conflict of interest - what songs would I use for me, and what would I use for the band.

Music is really all about experimentation and lots of trial and error. It's just mind-numbingly boring until you hit on something that works well.

The only things we have to worry about are really stupid things.

I like their darkness but I also like the pop-side of the Velvet Underground.

I'm not advocating violence but I think somebody should shoot Simon Cowell.

England never felt claustrophobic for me at all. I think it would feel more difficult for me if I lived in mainland Europe. America I think is really easy because Los Angeles has film stars everywhere and musicians and Santa Barbara a lot of people have homes there even if they don't live there. You are kind of inconsequential, no one cares.