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Music critics are part of the world, and I am part of the world.

Critics... They're like traffic cops. They say what they have to say, then leave, and another guy moves in ,and he has his say - and it's often just the opposite. The result is either critical acclaim or critical murder, and neither has any bearing on my music or direction.

My critics are pretty tough. I've never been one of the music industry's pets.

The world's a better place since I chose music.

It's an artist's choice to listen to criticism or not. I'm very sensitive to criticism.

If critics have problems with my personal life, it's their problem. Anybody with half a brain would realize that it's the charts that count.

I divide criticism into two categories - one coming from those who understand music, who are worthy of being critical because they are knowledgeable about what they are saying; and then there is another category of people who would criticise you anyway, whether your work is good or bad.

I got by as a musician since day one. I don't live beyond my means. I have real cheap tastes.

If I listened to my critics, I would still be at home under my bed right now.

I always choose music based on whatever the scene calls for, or whatever my mood is supposed to be.