Instead of thinking that's a nice tune, you start thinking is it the right pace, is it the right tempo? That is the death nell for artists.

Within three months I had gone from being this black sheep of the town to suddenly becoming a pop star.

I came from a small town and at school in one class there was me, a member from Depeche Mode and someone who went on to join The Cure. That was all in one class of 30 kids.

When you have a creative mind it doesn't stop going.

It is interesting seeing young people these days and watching how unimportant music is in their lives compared with our generation.

I think the world is a dead carcass and I think the purpose of human beings is as maggots.

I wasn't good at being affable. You get beyond that and realise the attraction in any human being has more to do with what they give to someone rather than just being face candy.

When you find yourself on stage singing and you are embarrassed about what you are singing in front of your peers, then you have to think about your priorities.

I have never done any other job. I have sung in bands since I was 15. I left school completely unqualified. I have no other training.

I was a single parent, and I was prohibited from working.

When you make a lot of money for a record company, they don't want you to evolve. Growing older, you naturally do.

The relationship between ethics and thrift can be summed up in one sentence. It is wrong to save money at the expense of others. Period.

On my strand, lovely flowers their blossoms unfold, My mother shall grace thee with garments of gold.

I went brunette for a film called Fascination and I loved it.

I like when the song starts to take over and you feel like you have to dance more than write.

So here is what it comes down to: the ultimate choice in life is between pleasing ourselves and pleasing God.

As long as we are graceful, appreciative lodgers, the earth remains healthy and wondrous.

You must have dreams and goals if you are ever going to achieve anything in this world.

I like to work as an actor. Not just for money, but because I really enjoy acting.

Horses are in our DNA. We used them way before cars for commuting.

If you dig a pit for others to fall into, you will fall into it yourself.