I think much has been made of this alter ego business. I mean, I actually stopped creating characters in 1975 - for albums, anyway.

I've made over 25 studio albums, and I think probably I've made two real stinkers in my time, and some not-bad albums, and some really good albums. I'm proud of what I've done. In fact it's been a good ride.

I think it all comes back to being very selfish as an artist. I mean, I really do just write and record what interests me and I do approach the stage shows in much the same way.

I don't crave applause. I'm not one of those guys who comes alive on stage. I'm much more alive at home, I think.

I think Mustique is Duchampian - it will always provide an endless source of delight.

I don't see any boundaries between any of the art forms. I think they all inter-relate completely.