People say I seem very negative about new music - well, if somebody asks me what I think of Keane, I'll tell 'em. I don't like 'em. I'll obviously take it a step too far and grossly insult the keyboard player's mam or summat, but I'm afraid that's just me.

As soon as people realize that the majority of people in this country take drugs then the better off we'll all be. It's not like a scandalous sensation or anything like that... drugs is like getting up and having a cup of tea in the morning.

Next year I hope to get a stalker or two because I don't believe you've arrived until you get a stalker.

There are periods where you think, "What am I doing?" or "What am I doing it for?"; that's a more scary question. "I've made s---loads of money, I've left my mark in music, why am I still doing this?," and it takes a while to answer that question.

I'm a happy-go-lucky character. I'm not that miserable. But I can never let anyone into my world.

Fame is something that is bestowed upon you because of success. Success is something you have to chase.

I don't like being on television when I'm playing live. I don't even like being on Jools Holland or any of them programs.