I really don't see myself being apart from music. I like doing lots of different things. I've been involved in film for quite a long time and I just like doing film.

My father was furious with me, absolutely furious. I'm sure he wouldn't have been so mad if I'd have volunteered to join the army. Anything but this. He couldn't believe it. I agree with him: It wasn't a viable career opportunity.

Americans shocked me by their behavior and their narrow-mindedness.

A lot of times songs are very much of a moment, that you just encapsulate. They come to you, you write them, you feel good that day, or bad that day.

Something that you can't play in your kitchen is rap. It is done in your neighbour's kitchen.

I don't know if rock is dying. I wouldn't want to say that, but the world does change. Nothing stays the same.

The elusive nature of love... it can be such a fleeting thing. You see it there and it's just fluttering and it's gone.