I don't dislike rappers or hip-hop or people who like it. I went to the Def Jam tour in Manchester in the '80s when rap was inspirational. Public Enemy were awesome. But it's all about status and bling now, and it doesn't say anything to me.

There was a euphoria in the music and the way it was delivered, and, as the crowds started to get bigger, it fed off itself until it became less about the band and more about being with all those people, jumping up and down, drunk to the music.

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

You have to make the effort with children. You can't have them thinking that I reckon I'm special, otherwise they'll start thinking they're special. I want them to feel normal for as long as possible because God knows they'll reach an age when they'll be told they're not.

It's a sad state when more people retweet than buy records.

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

I love the Bee Gees, but only the pre-disco stuff. From '64 to '69, I've got all their albums.