Until everyone in this country over 35 has passed away, the theocracy will still be alive. And I am not actually of the theocracy, and that could bother people. I think I've probably taken a bit of flak for that, as well as being an arsehole occasionally, obviously.

I could stand in the street and sing and get enough to pay the bills. I don't need millions of dollars.

The important thing about "brave" is, it doesn't mean you're not terrified.

Maybe it was mean, but I really don't think so. You asked for the truth and I told you.

The irony is that musical artists have enormous public voices, but behind the scenes we're voiceless, actually.

Look at all our old men in pubs. Look at all our young people on drugs.

In my belief, there's one spirit. I prefer to call it the Holy Spirit. I don't think it matters if you call it God or Allah or Jesus or Fred or David or too early in the morning or whatever.