I grew up working at a record store and listening to vinyl. Even if it's side A and B, there's always this continuity that really turned me on about music.

I'm not a mass-appeal artist.

We all need a place that we can go, And feel over the rainbow

I love what I do, so I don't mind working.

You need a strong sense of 'otherness' to be able to create in your life.

I can relate to soul, R&B... whatever people want to call me is fine. I just hope it makes them feel something.

I wasn't a very good teacher.