The spring, summer, is quite a hectic time for people in their lives, but then it comes to autumn, and to winter, and you can't but help think back to the year that was, and then hopefully looking forward to the year that is approaching.

I'm not one for walking the beaches humming a melody. I love the discipline of sitting in the studio, writing and listening. That is my domain.

I don't have pets, I have two guard dogs; and I don't do my own shopping; it's a security thing.

I tend to listen to the classical composers: Rachmaninov, Satie.

I could have been more famous if I did all the glitzy things, but celebrity always seemed so unnecessary.

I enjoyed the two years I was with Clannad. I enjoyed touring. We toured a lot in Europe.

With my music, I can express myself so much. A lot of the fans can sense that I'm relating to them something that's quite personal.