We like annoying people. It's a Manchester thing. It's a trait. We just like pissing people off.

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.'

I sold my soul for the second time, cause' the man don't pay me.

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

America is incredibly professional and corporate.

Rock stardom will die because nobody will make enough money any more to be rock stars.

I first came to London when I was 22 and working as a roadie. Having watched the 'News At Ten' all my life, I thought Big Ben was going to be massive, but I was underwhelmed.