I've never done anything particularly scandalous.

I've always been able to get inside a song really easily, and if it's my song, I can make it seem honest.

I've still got a brilliant head of hair, which refuses to lay down.

I don't think people expect Bruce Springsteen to come out in a pink satin jacket, but Rod Stewart, they do. And I like doing it; I don't wear it just because I think I have to. I'm a very flamboyant person.

Well, I have a CBE and I accepted it with glee because it's not bestowed on you by the royal family, it's not bestowed on you by the government, you have to be nominated by the public.

I said hello unnoticed, you said good-bye too soon.

I carry lots of guilt.