I grew up believing that I was fundamentally powerless.

I grew up under Thatcher. I grew up believing that I was fundamentally powerless. Then gradually over the years it occurred to me that this was actually a very convenient myth for the state.

I think sometimes all the charities are doing is mopping up the blood. It's a shame.

I think we're entering a very dangerous time. The West has set itself up, decided it's in charge, not for good intentions, not for the benefit of mankind.

My argument would be that I don't think there is much that's genuinely political art that is good art.

I think the most important thing about music is the sense of escape.