I don't think we live in those times when great art comes out of great adversity.

The most annoying person on the BBC is Russell Brand, I've actually been close up to that boy. He smells like when you mix garlic with coffee and alcohol. I'm just saying when you get close to him, he could do with a bit of Sure For Men, he stinks.

We shouldn't need riot police at schools.

It took me to about maybe 16, 17 or 18 or something to realise I was absolutely useless at everything else except for playing guitar and writing words

You've got to be strong enough for love. It's very easy to be cool and cynical. It's very difficult to just let yourself go and be in love. You've got to be strong enough for that.

Next year I hope to get a stalker or two because I don't believe you've arrived until you get a stalker.

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