I'm a rock and roll singer.

It’s good to play 100 per cent live – no tricks, no samples, no messing about.

I think what’s going on with gorillas is pretty bad. The fact is that you can buy gorilla meat in London any day you want it.

When I was sectioned for six months, that was one of the worst experiences of my life, not being able to go out and have freedom. Having experienced it, it’s almost inexplicably awful.

I’ve never really been nervous about any concerts. I enjoy it so much. All that matters is getting the songs played well, trying to get them to sound as close to the record live, which isn’t easy, because my music is quite complicated to play.

I have loved eight women in my life. I remember every woman’s face.

I just became a vegetable for three months. I couldn’t talk to people. I was very ill and that was part of the reason I left college.

I am quite an early riser – I usually get up between 5.30 and 6am and take the dogs out.

Mile high club, it’s got its ups and downs.

I didn’t lose my virginity until I was 18 The first time was a nightmare. Who shows you how to use a condom?