I always had a repulsive need to be something more than human.
I never really felt like a rock singer or a rock star or whatever.
Now I realize that from '72 through to about '76, I was the ultimate rock star. I couldn't have been more rock star.
All my big mistakes are when I try to second-guess or please an audience. My work is always stronger when I get very selfish about it.
It is amazing how a new child can refocus one's direction seconds after its birth.
I think it all comes back to being very selfish as an artist. I mean, I really do just write and record what interests me and I do approach the stage shows in much the same way.
Strangely, some songs you really don't want to write.
I wanted to prove the sustaining power of music.
I believe that I often bring out the best in somebody's talents.
Once I've written something it does tend to run away from me. I don't seem to have any part of it - it's no longer my piece of writing.