American sports are quite masculine. And football – although it’s still played by men all over the world – football compared to American football is quite feminine in its artistry. And there’s no padding. It’s America’s loss, though.
I don’t dislike rappers or hip-hop or people who like it. I went to the Def Jam tour in Manchester in the ’80s when rap was inspirational. Public Enemy were awesome. But it’s all about status and bling now, and it doesn’t say anything to me.
To be quite honest, John Lennon had questionable politics. There was a flip side. He was all peace and love, but he was a very violent character.
I don’t fall into the category of tortured artist. But it’s not made me more or less anything.
It’s a sad state when more people retweet than buy records.
If you don’t want to be the biggest band in the world, you may as well pack it in.
Under Thatcher, who ruled us with an iron rod, great art was made. Amazing designers and musicians. Acid house was born. Very colourful and progressive.
It’s the first time I’m going to be on my own this Christmas and I’m really looking forward to not having any cards or decorations up. So I’ll be in London, sit on my couch, arms folded, curtains drawn, having a drink.
I think the fact that Sir Alex Ferguson rested Howard Webb had a lot to do with the result.
Fame is something that is bestowed upon you because of success. Success is something you have to chase.
I certainly don’t believe in religion, although I find it fascinating that it’s become so powerful in the world and it’s kind of dictated morals down through societies for thousands of years, but I don’t see the hand of God at work in the world anywhere.
Anything that’s of any use, famous people get hold of it and take it for themselves and it gets a bad rap.
Women have nine months more experience than you do – nine months to prepare for being a parent.
I’m against people downloading music.
If everyone in the music business were brutally honest about what their intentions were then you could sort things out, but it’s all smoke and mirrors.
Next year I hope to get a stalker or two because I don’t believe you’ve arrived until you get a stalker.
You can’t afford to think about what might have been. You just be aware of what is.
My son ain’t going to be miserable because he’s going to be the child of a rock star, the end.
I’ve never been asked to do a collaboration. I guess I just don’t give off that come-and-get-me vibe. I wouldn’t be adverse to doing one with Coldplay or U2 – anyone who sells 50 million albums.
Why is the rest of the world so overcrowded? Nobody lives in America! We’re all squashed up on top of each other in London.