Chris Martin

I know being on a major label is meant to be antiquated, but we're fine with it. ”

I get more people approaching me about how good I was in 'Napoleon Dynamite' than being in Coldplay. ”

I think it's part of being English, particularly if you are middle-class - you're always looking to be reminded that you are no good and you are always actually embarrassed about being successful. ”

A band's only unique thing is its chemistry, especially if none of you are prodigious players or particularly handsome. The one thing you have is your uniqueness, so we hold on to that. ”

More idiots should just shut their mouths. ”

I always dream about other musicians. And they're never interested in hanging out with us. It's like being at school and the bigger boys don't want to play with you! ”

Coldplay fans are the best in the world. If you like Coldplay then you're obviously very intelligent and good looking and all-around brilliant. ”

I don't mind not being cool. ”

If you don't let love in, then you can't really give it back. ”

I genuinely love Oasis, and I also genuinely love Beyonce. My body gets the same pleasure. If you like different types of music, it's OK to say it. ”