“You know how the Marvel Comics superheroes formed themselves into the ...” — John Cooper Clarke Quote

You know how the Marvel Comics superheroes formed themselves into the Justice League of America - Batman, Flash and the rest. Why did Superman join? He never needed any help.

When I sit down to eat, the greatest spice of all is hunger.

Somebody up there likes me. It ain't like I've followed a well trodden trajectory.

I love Charles Baudelaire. Him and Shakespeare are the only people I think are better than me.

I enjoy gigging in industrial towns. It seems to be where I go down the best. Somewhere where they have a history of manufacturing, they're my favourite places to play.

There's a lot of good superheroes out there to pick. Batman's always been my favorite. Batman thinks of everything. Batman's always prepared.

I have to say, self-servingly, I downloaded my own comics. I downloaded 'Batman: Hush.'

The idea of doing a buffer, sexier Riddler - I like that. I think he's a reflection of Batman, and I think of him like a scary, evil Batman. Like Bruce Wayne without a conscience.

The Wu-Tang logo is definitely up there with Batman, man, or the actual W-B Warner Brothers.

Usually, homecoming themes are like, 'A Night Under the Stars' or 'An Evening to Remember.' Ours was simply, 'Batman.'