I don't like singing before noon.

There is no monopoly on common sense on either side of the political fence.

If you play music with passion and love and honesty, then it will nourish your soul, heal your wounds and make your life worth living. Music is its own reward.

I feel this music has nurtured me as I've been immersing myself in it. I've felt supported by it.

I think I mentioned to Bob [Geldof] I could make love for eight hours. What I didn't say was that this included four hours of begging and then dinner and a movie.

I learned to change my accent; in England, your accent identifies you very strongly with a class, and I did not want to be held back.

If you love somebody, set them free.