There's always this weird dark humor within a lot of Depeche Mode songs that people miss, tongue-in-cheek and also very British.

I go to a very visual place when I'm singing. It's very cinematic and I get this feeling of space. I love when music does that.

I still hold on to the idea that a record can really change the way I feel.

I often find myself on my knees praying to something or someone to not be in control.

I think Depeche Mode music somehow appeals to the oddball, to the person who is looking for something a little bit different.

I have the urge to still be part of the world, the universe, of life. Through music I have the feeling that I come a little closer to that.

New York is a great place to feel inspired all the time.

Vocally, I really like going into the darker side of myself.

I have to feel the audience. I enjoy that feeling of community.

Joy comes from places you least expect it. Its usually the simple things, like watching my son play basketball or going through Central Park when the blossoms are blooming.

Really, what I'm always drawn to is the voice - PJ Harvey , Björk . If the voice interests me, then I'm interested to listen to what's happening.

Michael had always thought that seeing ghosts was stressful. Those wandering spirits were nothing compared to whatever women had going through their heads at all odd hours of the day.

I must say a word about fear. It is life's only true opponent. Only fear can defeat life.

I think for the most part people are proud of the bicultural foundation New Zealand is built on and the fact that we are a multicultural society.

I think you have to know exactly what you want. Whether you want to be a guitar player or a musician, you have to be really focused on it if you really want to do it.

Credit cards are the WORST investment that you can make.

I was the last Republican lieutenant governor and it's been over 20 years.

You can't keep your mind on fighting when you're thinking about a woman. You can't keep your concentration. You feel like sleeping all the time.

Taking part on this show is a million miles away from my normal acting jobs.

My career means, if you're a non-Indian writing about Indians, at least there's one Indian in your rearview mirror.

Faith is your reaction to God's ability.