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

Music's totally eclectic now. I saw a DJ the other day, he was on Virgin radio over here, and he said he played "Going Underground", the Jam song, on his breakfast show. Then he got a text from some young kid asking if was a new band. I think a lot of people these days, younger people as well, are aware of all sorts of music, really. If you're into the Libertines you probably also have to be aware of the Beatles, or the Kinks. I think there's a better, possibly greater appreciation for all music, of all eras, I think.

I only put an album out every two or three years.

It can get boring. Not the playing the songs necessarily, or doing the clothes. You know, you need stimulus.

You can't live a lie. You have to follow your heart.

Life is a drink and you get drunk when you're young...

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.