We tread a fine line between taking ourselves seriously and being Spinal Tap. - Bruce Dickinson

Rock stars, of course, have long had the capacity to act like babies, but have not had the sense to sing like them.

Where have you come from?’ she asked. ‘Sarajevo.’ ‘Why were you there?’ ‘Hey, we had a gig. We’re a rock band.’ ‘Sarajevo is a dangerous place. Never come back.

I'd barely considered the question of whether I would sing again, which surprised me. I realised that I loved life above all else, and if singing was the price to pay then so be it.