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

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.

I wasn't originally a bass player. I just found out I was needed, because everyone wants to play guitar.

We don't really have more than acouple of solos. It's just the way our music is put together.

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

Generosity is the key to all relationships. To friendships and bands. That's the golden rule.

It's just such a pleasure to bring a talent you respect to the world.