"All I'm going to do now is fly my helicopter and look for the right lady to have children with."
With that image of a 37-year-old man roaming the skies with a powerful telescope, Jay Kay yesterday announced his intention to retire from music. For the time being at least.
The Jamiroquai man, who has six multi-platinum records, a Grammy, £40m in the bank and a whole shedful of furry hats, says he has parted company with his record label, Sony BMG, and claims to have had enough of music.
"I haven't been happy there [with Sony BMG]," he said after performing a corporate gig on a Boeing 757. "I've had some ups and downs, but in the end the downs were just too many. When we talked about me leaving, I jumped at the chance."
"I might be back if I get my inspiration again, but who knows," he told the Mirror's 3am column. "I'm bored. I don't want to go back on the road. We all need a rest to be honest. I don't need the money or a deal." Whether his desire to make more ersatz funk has also diminished was left unclear.
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