Surfing and music have always been two completely separate things in my life, and a lot of people, especially in the UK, don't really get surfing very much. They think it's the Californian dream. They're like, "Oh, so you're a surfer and you're this and that," and it's like, I go surfing because I like the outdoors. In England it's freezing cold, and it's usually dark and raining and it's the middle of winter, and you do it because it's invigorating. It's like going on a walk in some remote place on the planet. It's really - it's not very glamorous.
Ben HowardMy motive has always been just to be who I am, and play what I love- if that doesn't get me anywhere then at least it wasn't because I tried to be something I'm not.
Ben HowardThe best thing is I can say 'I'm working' when I'm having a cup of tea and a cigarette and fiddling on the guitar.
Ben HowardI love playing music - and live especially - and I love being on the road. It gets in your blood.
Ben Howard