I don't speak particularly well. That's one of the consequences of being extremely ugly.
I know being on a major label is meant to be antiquated, but we're fine with it.
I go through a thousand songs to find ten for a new record.
It's my instinct more than my voice that keeps me on top.
My biggest asset is not cash - it's a large, growing, devout fanbase.
Actually, I don't think there's anyone that represents the artists, except the artists themselves.
That's probably half the reason I wanted to be in a band - I wanted to see the world.
We went to Big Sur about three years ago and hung out at the Esalen Institute.
Will you see Pulp again? Who knows. I'm not stoking those particular rumours.
I appreciate people who try and use language in an interesting way.
There are many critics who have an idealised version of where my strengths lie.
He's such a drag He's not insane It's just that everybody Has to feel his pain.
Keep your eye on what you're responsible to and what you're responsible for, and that'll keep you right.
I'm too grateful to be hateful. I am too blessed to be stressed.
The very first song I wrote was about a boy that I was obsessed with.
I'm the one in the band that said I'm not going on tour unless we do a record.
I still to this day get the most inspiration from rap lyrics.
There aren't that many people walking about who are a total class stereotype.
Water doesn't hurt a vinyl record. Put it into a dishwasher and you're fine.
I guess if I had to classify myself, I'd say I'm straight.
You can create some soul out of something that's electronic or mechanical.