You should constantly write because your writing is always evolving and progressing. It's really important to start writing young.

I guess I started running when I was about 18 and... I feel like it assists my creativity a bit because it completely just flushes everything out.

When I heard Bjork's debut, that was when I first realized that I could be a singer, even with my unusual voice.

I take inspiration from everything around me, also relationships and friends. And the inside of my crazy head.

My mum was too busy raising four of us to encourage my hopes. But I'm glad I had the upbringing I did. It made me a worrier and a thoughtful, curious person.

It's good to talk sometimes. Sometimes interviews are really good for you... You end up evaluating yourself more and talk about stuff that an ordinary person wouldn't necessarily keep revisiting. I used to close myself off and want to be alone, but now I'll call a friend. When you're in a relationship, they're that person.

I wish I could have hung out with Patti Smith in the seventies, and also have some crazy times.