The Beatles changed the world. They certainly changed my world, and many, many other individuals as well.

There's such a wealth of great music, clothes or whatever. There is so much great stuff out there, that why would you not still be interested if you've grown up in that kind of culture?

"Ageism" or whatever you want to call it, is a very English phenomenon. You don't get it too much in many other cultures. And no one says it about authors or poets or filmmakers. "Oh, they're too old to make films or write books." You know what I mean?

I suppose I was much more serious-minded in the '70s and '80s.

I look for that stimulation constantly. I'm looking for inspiration and stimulation. Not bored with what we've done.

Going to college was never an option. I was passionate about music, but how much talent I actually had was another matter.

I think the biggest influence for me is when I hear a great piece of music, whatever the style, I'm kind of inspired by that greatness and I'm inspired to try and obtain something that comes close to that greatness.