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.

Oasis were the last great, traditional rock 'n' roll band. We came along before the Internet so, if you wanted to see us, you had to be there. It makes me feel like a righteous old man.

I've got my own style on the guitar, sure, and I play rhythm in a certain way, and I use certain inflections. People have said that to me, and I understand it.

America is a really delicate flower that needs a lot of attention.

I don't think we live in those times when great art comes out of great adversity.

I don't mind One Direction. They're harmless, aren't they?

I like being famous. It can be a bit of a pain but you get free food in restaurants and people send you clothes.