Arty. To me the word's got as much venom associated with it as 'wacky'.

Cinema, which is influenced by every single part of life, is direct and reaches you immediately. And writing - the best writing is complex ideas communicated concisely. And music - if it's a good tune, make sure people can bloody hear it!

Although they might not admit it, I think girls are very aware of the impact that they're having. But they never feel it themselves, and it's impossible to explain. It's like trying to tell a blind person what yellow is.

It doesn't matter how adventurous you want to be, you've still got to contain your identity.

I really want it to have an impact on the world. I want to be in a town on the other side of the world, and somebody walks up and says, 'That music you made in Glasgow, I listened to it every day, and it moved me.'

A lot of bands have the enthusiasm kicked out of them by playing really dreary pub venues that just churn bands through.

Being in a band didn't buy me my beans on toast!