I am never without my lyric book. If anything inspirational happens, I have it there so nothing's forgotten.

I'm really busy, but I don't feel like I'm missing out on anything.

I write songs, and I sing them. I never formulated a plan; I can't tell anyone else how to do this. But it feels right, so I just kind of enjoy it and get on with it.

I'm never pleased with anything, I'm a perfectionist, it's part of who I am.

If I am not grotesque, I am nothing.

I grew up listening to Nick Drake. Without him, I would not write music - and 'Pink Moon' is my favourite LP.