You have to write a song around this specific character or to enhance a specific scene. A lot of other craft goes on.

I am conservative with a small 'c.' It's possible to be conservative in fiscal policy, and tolerant on moral issues or questions of freedom of expression.

The only performance that makes it, that really makes it, that makes it all the way, is the one that achieves madness.

It's Only Rock and Roll.

I must be careful not to get trapped in the past. That's why I tend to forget my songs.

Lose your dreams and you might lose your mind.

I didn't really like being at college. It wasn't like it was Oxford and had been the most wonderful time of my life. It was really a dull, boring course I was stuck on.