Chris Isaak

I blow up fireworks all the time, and I love making milkshakes and banana splits.

When I play it I look out and see people hold on to each other and dance or just couples leaning into each other and kiss. And I'll go: 'You know, I could have worked hard at school and been a dentist. But I'm so glad I didn't.' Because when I look out and see that I feel like the Pied Piper of love.

I don't think I've had a more miserable life than a lot of people. I think I've had a pretty lucky life.

The things that got me through grade school are helping me out later in life. It's like, I show up on time. If you buy a ticket to one of my shows, I'll show up. I'll be there. And if it says 10:00, I'll be on stage at 10:00.

I remember listening to the radio as a kid and finding that the songs always made me feel more peaceful. Funny, but the more hurtin' the music was, the better it made me feel. I think of that now when I write my songs. I may not be feelin' the blues myself, but I'm writing them for other people who have a hard life.

My advice is: if you've got to be miserable to write great music, then drive a truck.

I'm not a very spiritual guy when it comes to music. I remember hearing Carlos Santana say that angels helped him write his songs. And I thought, 'Really, angels?'

I'm a natural ham. It doesn't bother me to perform.

Any time you talk about your own stuff you sound self-aggrandising.

The '50s was a pretty wonderful time for people, it was hopeful.

I don't spend as much time on my hair as people think. I get out of the shower, whack some grease on there and I'm done.

I'm the star of stage, screen, and television now, but I'm also available for children's parties and bar mitzvahs.