When we heard we were topping the bill over James Brown we couldn't believe it. We tried for two days to get it changed round - I mean you can't follow an act like that.

I didn't want to make teenage comedies, and I didn't want to make really trashy films. I wanted to make films that were a bit challenging.

Everyone knows what their roots are, but you've got to explore everywhere. You've got to explore the sky too.

Well, don't we all feel like jumping to the end of the world sometimes?

I don't believe in having bands for solo records.

Taking drugs on a recreation level is one thing. But taking them while you're working on a stage is, I don't think it was that great. It's the control factor. And the thing about being on stage, you really want to feel that you're sort of in control a lot. It's not a place where you want to be out of control.

I don't like being completely isolated. I need the energy from other people.