What's problematic about playing stadiums and driving around in private jets and drinking champagne at 8 o'clock in the morning? What's wrong with that? I haven't got a problem with that. I can't fathom why people would.

The thing about Manchester is...it all comes from here

Oasis were the last great, traditional rock 'n' roll band. We came along before the Internet so, if you wanted to see us, you had to be there. It makes me feel like a righteous old man.

You don't have to be great to be successful. Look at Phil Collins.

When you're in a band and there's five of you, you have to accommodate five people in every song.

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

I'm a happy-go-lucky character. I'm not that miserable. But I can never let anyone into my world.