Phil Collen

We'd played for years to half-empty clubs in England.

That was the most exciting period, I think: at first, when you get the success on that really large scale.

The big thing that everyone forgets, you're famous and on TV and everything, but I think there's something very rewarding to be able to write a song, record it, and have it turn out as you heard it in your head, or even better.

Every night is a joy; you get an hour and a half of all these hits. It's a lot of fun.