When people meet me I think they're surprised to find out I'm not always angst-ridden.

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

There haven't been many credible electronic covers records.

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.

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.

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

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