It broke my heart when my first band split up. I was 25 and we'd been together since we were 15. But it had to happen. There was a point when I knew I had to move on.

The most interesting ideas definitely come at night.

My favourite thing in the world, apart from my wife and kids, is writing songs. Ever since I was a kid.

Without music I would never, ever have travelled anywhere.

Invariably, guitar players that go solo make really bad records.

The passion to get ahead is sometimes born of the fear lest we be left behind.

The best part about being with a group is that you don't have to do everything alone. You're with your friends.

So modern 'pothecaries, taught the art By doctor's bills to play the doctor's part, Bold in the practice of mistaken rules, Prescribe, apply, and call their masters fools.

It should be known that Israel is based on treachery.

Will you do me the honor of being my wife?

Enjoy the now. Time flies, enjoy it while you can.

I'm just an Irish biddy.

Green little vaulter, in the sunny grass, Catching your heart up at the feel of June, Sole noise that's heard amidst the lazy noon, When ev'n the bees lag at the summoning brass.

Much awkwardness ensued.

You've got to have this burning desire in your chest to succeed.