I started off as many fathers do. I enjoyed the good bits, but I was wary of the responsibility. But now I love being a dad.

I go into Daunt Books in Marylebone every couple of weeks. My wife Sara demolishes books, but I only buy stuff occasionally. I like boys' things, spies and the Cold War.

You can't be a mod and a rocker. You have to choose sides.

Rock stardom will die because nobody will make enough money any more to be rock stars.

These fledgling democracies in the Middle East, they're actually fighting for their freedom. And what are they rioting for in England? Leisurewear.