I much prefer touring to anything else. Studio work is great, and can be hugely satisfying, but live work has the excitement and the lifestyle that I love.

I've always considered myself to be fiercely patriotic. I love Britain - its history and the down-to-earth attitude people have.

I love lyrics by bands that have struggled, and they have gone through experiences, be it drugs, sex, whatever it might be, but have gone through experiences that I perhaps haven't, and I find that struggle with demons fascinating, I love all that stuff. I don't often see that in these reality TV people.

The idea of collaborating with anyone else was quite daunting. If Battles had any trepidation in asking me, I can assure you I had more after agreeing to do it.

I love the short-haired lifestyle.

I love my country more than anything else.