I don't much like 'Wonderwall,' but the effect that song has on people, I can't deny it.

I wasn't put on this earth to amass money or personal wealth. I was put on this earth to play guitar and write songs.

You're asking if I'm happy? I've got 87 million in the bank, I've got a Rolls Royce, I've got 3 stalkers, I'm about to go on the board at Manchester City, I'm part of the greatest band in the world. Am I happy with that? No, I'm not! I want more!

You can't afford to think about what might have been. You just be aware of what is.

Frontmen come alive when they come onstage.

Drugs is like getting up and having a cup of tea in the morning.

I did drugs for 18 years and I never got that bad as to say, 'You know what? I think the Kaiser Chiefs are brilliant.'