Q. You were a part of two of the biggest hits last year — Get Lucky (Daft Punk) and Blurred Lines (Robin Thicke). However, your solo song, Happy, didn’t bring in an Oscar. Were you disappointed?
A. There is no way that I am disappointed on losing out! Happy has been topping all music charts! It’s been heard across 175 countries. It’s No 1 in 60 countries. That feels great. Working on Get Lucky and Blurred Lines was incredible. I’ve learned a lot from them.

Pharrell Williams performing at the Academy Awards ceremony held last month. Pics/AFP