I made two movies before The Police had a hit record: I did Quadrophenia and a film called Radio On.

I think love has something to do with allowing a person you claim to love to enter a larger arena than the one you create for them.

That sense of failure, I don't know where people put it who don't write songs and aren't able to emote physically. It must go somewhere.

I find that the rhythm of going on long walks will suggest melodies.

I miss England. I miss the weather. I've spent moss of the last 25 years on tour. I'm ready to come home.

I think I'm a focus for international attention.

So just to be truthful to my own sensibility, I need to acknowledge that the season is not all joy and light for a lot of people. It's tough - environmentally, emotionally, spiritually.