I knew at quite a young age that I had an issue with drinking.

People are People still gets played to death on '80s stations. It was our first big break in America. It's not exactly my favorite song.

I'm not particularly prolific.

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

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

Once I'd chosen the songs, it seemed like it would just be a question then of recording them. But it's a case of trying to re-invent the songs; taking them in different directions.

I want people to feel good about listening to this [Delta Machine] record, to get some kind of peace. It's just got something magical about it.