I wrote a lot of poetry that was based on stories of the sea and I was really inspired by that.

I was super brainy and a proper geek at school, but there would always be a boy. But that sort of obsession did turn me into a songwriter. My writing has always come from that feeling of infatuation.

I was quite a weird kid because I didn't like getting presents. I don't know why. I just went for books all the time.

There are so many things to think about when you make an album. Like, who am I trying to impress? Am I going to get respect, critical acclaim? Or am I going to sell lots of records?

I feel more confident if my makeup looks good.

I'm a bit of a like girly-girl, really, I like flowery stuff.

Mumford & Sons' music appeals to a lot of America. I'm really proud of them.