My friends are Peter Gabriel, Bruce Springsteen, and we're singing about mortality, getting older. It's an interesting time.

My logic's been drowned in a sea of emotion.

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

Letizia Gambi is a stunning vocalist

Our politicians, they all seemed like game show hosts to me.

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

I've never lost perspective on who I am. Well, maybe briefly, but generally I'm pretty balanced.