electricmaster23

No way, man. The last thing I want is a red onion ring of death.

For cowboys on ships, there's no-one more qualified.

It's a bet as safe as castles.

ITT: People making a lot of lame subversive jokes about a band that doesn't meet their particular criteria for what makes a good band.

Big Australian fan burning the midnight oil for this AMA. (The second one I've been on.) Over the years, much has been made about the inspiring way in which you secured your publishing deal. Anyway, if Contest was never picked up, and writing professionally was permanently off the cards, do you think you would pursue a career in law, or perhaps something else entirely?

Lot of people spewing hate that I can't see being justifiable.

Besides his philanthropy and other charitable deeds, all first-hand accounts I have heard of Chris have been positive. He's also known to be very self-deprecating: https://youtu.be/j46-9ZfB1jA

I also have a former neighbour who said he was extremely polite and friendly when he served him at a restaurant years ago. He tipped very generously and told my neighbour he could "keep his coat" when he left (after the waiter tried to hand it back to him). Naturally, the coat would not have been cheap.

Any sign of arrogance and the like is almost certainly him being tongue-in-cheek.

As for his marriage, it was reported that he and Gwyneth had an open marriage for a considerable period of time. And trying to take anything that the gossip mags throw around at face value is just ridiculous.

Lastly, to those accusing Coldplay of being unoriginal, Martin would agree with you. In 2005, Martin said, "We're definitely good, but I don't think you can say we're that original." And I think this is a fair comment. Even if it's not your thing, there's no doubt that 100 million album sales, a slew of critical awards, and the A Head Full Of Dreams Tour being the third-highest grossing music tour of all time should hold a lot of sway.