It's much better when I go out with my mates and we stop talking about me like I'm some sort of egomaniac. It's great when we can just have a drink.

I always want to bring emotion across in a straightforward way. I don't want to get histrionic when I'm singing. For me that's just not interesting; it goes too far down one road.

My dad's Irish music was such a huge influence.

Thirty is not an age for a woman anymore.

If you gave me just a coin for every time we say goodbyeWell I'd be rich beyond my dreams, I'm sorry for my weary lifeI know I'm not perfect but I can smileand I hope that you see this heart behind my tired eyes.

Why don't I watch the ocean?My lover's gone.No earthly ships will ever bring him home againbring him home again.

I went to study some orchestration stuff because I got so inspired working with all the orchestras.