I saw people around me who were falling deeper and deeper into alcoholism and substance abuse. It's seductive because alcohol is amazing and drugs are amazing, they work so well.

When I was in my twenties, I thought I was bulletproof.

I've done the performing monkey stuff and massive breakdowns, it's just they weren't documented.

As an American, no one expected Donald Trump to ever be a serious candidate for President. I don't think he even expected to be a serious candidate. He wanted the free media he would get.

Call me a nerd if you like, but I do find it hard to leave home without my laptop and a good book.

I have no perspective as regards my work. One reason I put out records and books is people respond to it, and it enables you to actually see the work more clearly. It's a form of therapy for me. Sometimes abusive therapy.

Punishing people for listening to music is exactly the wrong way to protect the music business.