So it's been a slow process and it's taken some patience. That's why patients are called patients I think - patience is required.

Sometimes I think, 'Why couldn't I have been normal?'

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

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

I don't think that scheduling is uncreative. I think that structure is required for creativity.