I don't like John Terry and I never have. He's got funny eyes and he's a cry baby. He's also a Cockney.

Gone are the days when Virgin Records was owned by Richard Branson, a fan of music. Now they're all owned by some guy who bought it off some guy who bought it off some guy who wants a return on his investment.

I'm used to people being a mile away. That suits me. It's more nerve-wracking playing in front of people who are two feet away from me.

Kids and family life are only as good as your wife, and she's amazing.

I have 3 kids and a cat and a busy, noisy house. I get more time to relax when I'm working.

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

Even in the nineties, when it was mad and there were photographers all around the house, it never occurred to me to send someone else out to get cigarettes. It took me five minutes - went for a walk, gave a wave, went back inside.