I'd experimented with so many different types of music. I had these folky songs I'd written and recorded, but something wasn't quite right.

I'd experimented with so many different types of music. I had these folky songs I'd written and recorded, but something wasn't quite right.

I try to write lyrics so that they won't age, which sort of leaves you with the big subjects like death and love and sex and violence.

When something really hits me, it makes me want to either jump off something really high or lie down and be buried. I want people to get hit and caught by my music.

On stage, you can use your emotions. It's the place where you can channel them. They have a purpose.

I've got some incredible fans actually - so loyal and they make me card »">birthday cards and Christmas cards. I got this package of poems and artwork based around the songs. They've got this thing called 'Floetry' where they all have to put in artwork. They've set up their own competitions and stuff which is kind of amazing.

The stage is a place where I can be wholly myself. Even though you're in front of people almost to be judged, it is a place without judgement.