Progression is going forwards. Going backwards is regression. Going sideways is just gression.

I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for my Mum. I know I've got Irish blood because I wake up everyday with a hangover.

Women have nine months more experience than you do - nine months to prepare for being a parent.

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.

The thing about Manchester is...it all comes from here

Phil Collins sold five times as many records as I did. Does that make him nearly as influential as I am? Nope.

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