Generally, it's not good to be engaged directly with the political system unless you are qualified. It`s a very depressing business, the way politics works. You get stuck into it, but then, at some point, you have to walk away. I had to walk away, because it's like this dark, black energy void. There are some people who have dedicated their lives to living in that energy void, but I can't do it. I just can't go there. It feels like you're treading water too much when you do. It's a crazy thing.

I think sometimes all the charities are doing is mopping up the blood. It’s a shame.

We weren't listening to guitar bands, we were thoroughly ashamed of being a guitar band. So we bought loads of keyboards and learned how to use them, and when we got bored we went back to guitars.

I'm the Legendary Radio Head

Every move you make has already been done, and taken the piss out of.

I think the most important thing about music is the sense of escape.

I'm a creep, I'm a weirdo. What the hell am I doing here? I don't belong here.