I can't make two records at the same time. Whatever I do, I have to concentrate on and put everything in, because if I don't, I'm just not good.

Men are shallow - we don't remember things like women do. Or we don't bring it up and blurt it out at inappropriate moments. When bridges are trying to be built, we don't detonate them.

Lots of people say it's the song. For me, it's not always the song - there's something bigger: the spirit of an artist.

I am not a rock producer. I don't see that. I once turned down Guns N' Roses. I don't like shouting. I'm a melody guy. I love great melody.

I really need to push myself and try my hardest every time, because I come from the premise that I'm not very good and I have to give my best. Otherwise, I don't deliver.

I am completely serious. When I decide to do something, I decide to really do it.

I couldn't turn down The Rolling Stones. A real man would never turn down the chance of working with legends like them.