I write the music, produce it and the band plays within the parameters that I set.

Security in human systems we're told will always, always last. Emotions are the sail, and blind faith is the mast. Without the breath of real freedom we're getting nowhere fast.

It takes a man to suffer ignorance and smile.

Without the voice of reason, every faith is its own curse.

If you love someone, set them free.

I'm not much of a family man. I'm just not that into it. I love kids, I adore them, but I don't want to live my life for them.

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