I was slightly cynical of the American mentality before I came over here, but now I preach it. Here, no one's going to tear you down if you buy yourself a $300,000 car. They're likely to say: "Well, you probably worked hard for it. Good luck to you."

I like to know why a video has suddenly gone viral, why a song has broken, why a TV show is suddenly rating out of pattern... I'm pretty good at understanding why things are becoming popular.

My own saying is: 'Create the hype, but don't ever believe it.'

There's one argument that says we shouldn't be putting these kids on under the age of 16. I think you've got to take it case by case.

What I would argue in my defence is that shows like Britain's Got Talent and The X Factor have actually got people more interested in music again and are sending more people into record stores.

We have hated the French for years. Now you have just joined the club. It makes you much more likable.

You know what the secret to weight loss is? Don't eat much.