I tend to like songs that are very emotional, that strike a chord with me emotionally.

I think being in a band is probably the only job when you're actively encouraged to be out of it most of the time.

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 don't know if it's cool to say this anymore, but I grew up listening to Gary Glitter. A majority of his songs were in that shuffle-blues beat, and I think that's probably why I tend to write like that.

I'm not particularly prolific.

I will be the focal point for however long I decide to play. Half of me likes that idea and half of me doesn't, but once the adrenaline kicks in, I'll probably really enjoy it.

God knows why - no pun intended - but every time I write a song, I feel a need to touch on religion.