You have to be yourself. Stay true to who and what you are. And if people still like you, that's great! If they don't, that's their problem.

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

One of the rewards of success is freedom. the ability to do whatever you like.

Great music as much about the space in between the notes as it is about the notes themselves.

Success always necessitates a degree of ruthlessness. Given the choice of friendship or success, I'd probably choose success.

It's never easy to write a song. It's the most difficult thing I do.

Money is only important when you don't have any.