“What it boils down to is that we look for a melody and we look for a l...” — Jim Kerr Quote

“What it boils down to is that we look for a melody and we look for a lyric, and we look for an atmosphere and an emotion, and we try to concoct a song out of all of those ingredients.”

“I got into incense the first time I visited Japan with Simple Minds in the 80s, now I stock up every time I go back. There's an otherworldliness about these little cedar wood sticks - which Samurai warriors used to cleanse the spirit - that just helps you 'escape.'”

“How can Bono, having graced concert stages for over two decades, draped in the white flag of peace and screaming 'No More War' at the top of his lungs contemplate praising and back slapping Tony Blair?”

“It is always necessary that we point out our flaws for the betterment of our country. If we do not, how can our conditions improve? But the atmosphere is such that if we criticize the government we are branded as anti-nationals.”

“My gift, if I have one, is choosing terrific talent and providing the atmosphere for them to do their best work.”

“At the derbies between Real Madrid and Barcelona there is a great atmosphere.”