Personally, I think we're all getting a bit precious here.
If he did say what he's reported to have said then it's probably the most sense that has come out of his mouth for a long time. Atleast you can't argue with his logic.
He's a pop 'star' who relies on publicity and several ppruners are wiggling about after chomping on the bait and adding to the
PR debate.
Now go and launch the fleet, with some 'road is winding.......' Oasis stuff in the headset and laugh at the fact that you get to hot and sandy places for free!!!!