The BBC were not playing the music that was happening on the street so we did an independent production because we knew we had an audience. Then we licensed the album to EMI.
Taxi drivers used to ask me what kind of music I did, and I'd say, 'Well, it's kind of jazz, soul, classical' - but that makes no sense to anyone.
I look at my clarinet sometimes and I think, I wonder what's going to come out of there tonight? You never know.
Look, you come in here tomorrow, and anything you do with your right hand I'll do with my left.
So I have the classic amateur's technique; I know some very tricky bits and I have large gaping holes.
I don't really remember a whole lot of sex, drugs and rock n' roll, really.
What a stupid attitude we have in this country to personal stories.
All punk is is attitude. That's what makes it. The attitude.
I'm the happiest when I'm in the studio, not on a beauty parade.
The chance to play a character with a split personality is an actor's dream.
I never had a chance to learn how to drive.
When it comes to luck, you make your own.
It takes one person to give you a big chance.
It's important to give it all you have while you have the chance.
I jump at any chance to go back into theater.
A great chef is an artist that I truly respect.
It's funny how intimate it feels to get a text.
One thing the blues ain't, is funny.
I liked roaming around by myself.
There's no point in saying anything but the truth.
Being honest with the public is how they respect you.
