The release of 'Lungs' was so hard. It was terrifying, because it was the first time doing everything. The first experiences of media exposure were almost paralysing. I spent a lot of time crying on the floor of the studio - it sent me a bit mad.
Florence WelchI'm obsessed with choirs, and always have been, because of that sense of overwhelming vocals.
Florence WelchI'd gone from being this art student messing about with music to this girl with a record deal, magazine front covers and all this hype. In many ways, it was everything I ever wanted, but when it happened all I felt was total, paralysing fear.
Florence WelchHaving a soul, they say, is like taking sadness and turning it into something beautiful.
Florence Welch