I know my limitations, and I don't like politics. I was only involved because of my husband.

It seems to be the thing now that young people are getting back into politics.

I think especially in a world where you have so little say about what goes on in your life, or in the politics of the world around you, it is wonderful to go into that studio, and tell yourself what to do.

There's people coming in who've never done any politics at all, who've never been in a trade union, they've never been in a political party, they've never done anything, but they do feel a kind of urgency.

I think Ralph Nader is the biggest liar in American politics when he said it didn't matter who was president.

I think one of the most threatening places to be in politics is a black conservative because there are so many liberals who want to continue to reinforce a stereotype that doesn't exist about America.

The one thing we can all be sure about in politics is you are as well to expect the unexpected.

I am genuinely not an over-the-top kind of person about politics or anything else.

Yes, you need substance in politics - but I think your style also says something about how you arrive at some of your conclusions.

Music and politics are in essence about communication. Without over-stretching the analogy I do feel a sense of rhythm is important in getting your message across.