I've never been asked to do a collaboration. I guess I just don't give off that come-and-get-me vibe. I wouldn't be adverse to doing one with Coldplay or U2 - anyone who sells 50 million albums.

The thing about us is we're honest. If we're asked whether we take drugs, we say yes. I was brought up by my mom not to be a liar.

Rock n' roll to me is all about freedom of thought and to be whatever you want to be.

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

If you don't want to be the biggest band in the world, you may as well pack it in.

I started off as many fathers do. I enjoyed the good bits, but I was wary of the responsibility. But now I love being a dad.

Phil Collins sold five times as many records as I did. Does that make him nearly as influential as I am? Nope.