Fame is something that is bestowed upon you because of success. Success is something you have to chase.

When we started off, we wanted the girls, the cocaine, the fur coats. It wasn't like it was an act; it was almost like working-class people winning the pools. We went bananas.

I like Chris Martin. I think he's a really great songwriter.

I'm embarrassed when I see Brits abroad; they have their tops off, wear flip flops, and shout at the top of their voices.

You'll find people who rib you about their age are petrified about getting old. It doesn't bother me.

I've always been into guitars. We want to put keyboards on, but keyboard players don't look cool onstage, they just keep their heads down. There has never been a cool keyboard player, apart from Elton John.

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