I got to a crossroads in my life where basically I was asked to choose between staying at home and being with them, or being in a band and doing what I want to do.

I think that's an interesting point of being a songwriter, is to write songs that make people think.

Love is blind, definitely. You never know someone truly or properly, that's what I've discovered.

I might take what I do very seriously, but at least I'm doing something, rather than sitting on my arse and being no-one.

I've sacrificed lots of aspects of my personal life to do what I do.

People can get blinded by a sense of being comfortable or feeling secure, but that's quite a cynical point of view.

Lyrically I address loads of things that I've never talked about before, about me or about other people.

I think every touring musician sacrifices aspects of their life to do it.

Those who say that having childlike faith means not asking questions haven't met too many children.

Sincerity is not part of the political vocabulary. If it is used or implied bells should ring

Sometimes our work as caregivers is not for the faint of heart. But, you will never know what you are made of until you step into the fire. Step bravely!

I have given money to the Obama campaign online and now they bombard me with emails every day. Why did I do that online? Why didn't I just walk into an office?

The headlines are critically important. The majority of the public reads little else when deciding whether or not they are interested.

I just let my hair go - if there's no hairdresser around I really can't be bothered!

Greed, for lack of a better word, is good. Greed is right, greed works.

The biggest problem with working at a treadmill desk: the compulsion to announce constantly that you are working at a treadmill desk.

Finesse is the best adaptation of means to circumstances.

Yields falsehood when preceded by its quotation.