Even the Beatles found it hard to escape their image; they were trapped by it.

In Europe they understand that the arts are incredibly important both culturally and economically.

Stick to your instincts.

Tom Tom Club has a whole different attitude and approach, not just musically but in performance. Some people said they liked it.

Even the Beatles found it hard to escape their image; they were trapped by it.

There are no more barbershop quartets wearing boaters, even though I still like them. Life goes on.

We always thought the Tom Tom Club could change to anything, but it acquired this image, which was cartoon animation and this real light-hearted dance music.