I know sometimes you shouldn`t judge your audience by the fans you meet, especially if they`re in a flowerbed in your garden at home but U2 fans are different, they`re very humane.
It would be wrong for me to say, `Yes, we can change the world with a song.` But every time I try writing, that`s where I`m at. I`m not stupid. I`m aware of the futility of rock & roll music, but I`m also aware of its power.
On receiving an honorary British knighthood: You have permission to call me anything you want - except sir, all right? Lord of lords, your demigodness, that`ll do.