I think now, more than anytime I can remember, bands are sounding pretty similar whether they're English or American, from Manchester or London... or Leeds or Welsh or Irish.

I think of someone like Mariah Carey as a singer.

I think of myself as no more than 60. What I could do at 60, I can still do now.

There are a lot of people who can do it on the guitar and sing at the same time, but I think what is harder is bass players that can play the bass and sing.

You know Manchester is always a bit of a hard place for people coming from London, just with all the history. Manchester has this immensely huge and healthy history musically.

I can go back to Egypt anytime I want. Can I leave Egypt anytime I want? I think I can. I think I can.