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.

We were able to provide housing to all who need it. We've had incredibly generous offers from alumni for housing.

I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for my Mum. I know I've got Irish blood because I wake up everyday with a hangover.

I don't mind One Direction. They're harmless, aren't they?

My wife would say I'm not romantic at all, but I would say that I'm the ultimate romancer because I write about... life being brilliant.

I like being famous. It can be a bit of a pain but you get free food in restaurants and people send you clothes.

Look. I was a superhero in the '90s. I said so at the time. McCartney, Weller, Townshend, Richards, my first album's better than all their first albums. Even they'd admit that.