I think politicians are so far out of step with what people really want.

Our campaigns have always been based on what we consider music icons that transcend generations and they're not of the moment - they continue to evolve.

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

The Jam were a good band, however I feel that the Style Council were better. A lot of people I know will disagree with me. Some things we did with The Style Council were misinterpreted or over their heads.

When you look at so much of what we all love, there's either soul-based to it, or it's the blues. It's really the beginnings of any kind of music. It really is; it all starts there. Because after that, it's music of the moment.

It's always good to play New York. The Apollo is a great gig. I loved that.

I don't really wanna talk about politics, I'm not clever enough.