My dad's music was a great inspiration to me.
I had always thought of starting my own record company. I haven't regretted the decision - yet!
I'm one of those people who snake through the crowd, keep my head low. I'm not looking for attention.
A lot of people think that I grew up in recording studios and knew the whole process, but that was never the case.
My goal in life has been to be a songsmith, not a pop person.
I've been a philanthropist for all my life, and... I've had many involvements in humanitarian and environmental issues.
People are generally badly advised when they're starting out in the creative field.
I have a short temper - I think it's part of the Celtic background. I used to be a lot more angry, but I was quite discreet with it.
I am not John Lennon; I never will be!
You never know how your work is going to be received.
He was like a real dad, you know. We used to sit down with guitars and mess around.
As much as I love music, in my mind, photography is what makes me the happiest - that's for sure.
I love to sit on a mountain top and gaze. I don't think of anything but the people I care about and the view.
Like most photographers, I try to capture a moment in my work.
On the one hand, I've had such a normal upbringing with my mum, who has kept me grounded, but on the other, the wild experiences through my dad.
I've done every kind of touring known to mankind. I've played the big and the small places.
I've found constancy and balance between creativity and normality.
I find it upsetting to see the erosion of manners. It's very scary. Where are the 'pleases' and 'thank yous?'
I think everyone has the potential to be creative, but they have to find the avenue or avenues that work for them.
