Actually, I only left twice. I left then, and then rejoined literally two years later for Going For The One.

Success is buried in the garden of failure.

When I die, I'll probably climb out of the coffin and play the organ at my own funeral!

My faith is very private to me. It plays an important part in my life, but I do not try and throw my beliefs at others. I have tremendous respect for all faiths and beliefs, but have a deep concern that religion and faith are currently a long way apart from each other.

Tales From Topographic Oceans is like a woman's padded bra.

I like Toronto a lot, it's a good city. The only thing that really annoys me about Toronto is that you're turning Maple Leaf Gardens into a grocery store, which is absolutely nothing short of disgusting.

The studio is not the place to write. You need to be 75% ready when you go into the studio, and then the music can develop to the next stage.