I want it to be more universal than that - like a painter doesn't have to explain his life story away to justify his painting.
Beth OrtonThe upside to smoking is that you get to be social. I was looking for a light when I bumped into Ben Harper's manager. A couple of days later, Ben and I were in the studio.
Beth OrtonOne time I completely thought I'd turned into a werewolf and was sure I could see hairs sprouting from my face. At those times I'd suddenly go very quiet and not talk to anyone, stunned from the developments, being a werewolf and all.
Beth Orton