For me, it's all about The Dubliners by James Joyce. I love The Dead.

When there are no women on the tour it can get awful and ugly - constant horrible jokes and gross behaviour. It needs to be leavened with a feminine presence.

I'd forgotten what it was like to play music and have it be fun so I decided to stop. I wasn't even sure if I was going to make a new record, I was just kinda quitting.

For me, it's all about The Dubliners by James Joyce. I love The Dead.

It is hard, though, 'cos record labels love to boss you around. I won't let them do that anymore.

I know so many songs. I'm like a walking karaoke torture machine.

I guess I'm about ready to promote myself in a more human way. I don't feel quite so insecure.