When people meet me I think they're surprised to find out I'm not always angst-ridden.
You make one solo album, and some people swear you're about to leave the band or there are creative differences.
I find it odd seeing a DJ playing to huge audiences. I know that people have been doing it for a while, but the fact that it's been embraced so much in America now and it's become like this new, big thing, I find it slightly odd.
People are People still gets played to death on '80s stations. It was our first big break in America. It's not exactly my favorite song.
There are Depeche Mode parties around the world where people listen to our music all night long. The more remixes we can give them, the more interesting those nights have got to be.
I want people to feel good about listening to this record, to get some kind of peace. It's just got something magical about it.
I like the idea of doing cover versions. I think it's always interesting when people from bands because it shows people some of their influences.
Technology is a bit of a double-edged sword. Used right, it's a wonderful tool, but unfortunately, it makes it easier for a lot of mediocre people to get really crappy ideas out.