Gone are the days when Virgin Records was owned by Richard Branson, a fan of music. Now they're all owned by some guy who bought it off some guy who bought it off some guy who wants a return on his investment.

I'm a little bit of a control freak when it comes to my music, unfortunately.

I do all the work so it's only right that I should get the most money. Plus I am the most handsome.

It took me to about maybe 16, 17 or 18 or something to realise I was absolutely useless at everything else except for playing guitar and writing words

You've got to be strong enough for love. It's very easy to be cool and cynical. It's very difficult to just let yourself go and be in love. You've got to be strong enough for that.

Great music is in the ear of the beholder.

I love the NFL. I don't have a team per se, but I'm into it.