Fame and success are very different things.

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

I think they find it - they find me quite confusing, because - they know the music, but they don't know anything about me because I keep a very private lifestyle so they end up making up stories as such. But I don't really concern myself too much about them.

The ocean is a central image. It is the symbolism of a great journey.

The writing of a melody is an emotional moment; success doesn't make it easy.

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