Songwriting helps me sort out my personal problems. With acting, you're just a tool for someone's ideas.

My life is routine-obsessed. I'm OCD, and if I'm not at home, I always get up early and exercise. I don't crash and burn at night, not these days, so early-ish to bed. At home, I have three small boys who bring me down to earth with school runs and endless meals.

Being onstage is a way of harnessing your vulnerability and using the adrenaline to be creative. It's a very vulnerable place to be - technically, emotionally, and physically - but I love it.

We were on the cover of Women's Wear Daily, which was hardly rock 'n' roll, but it pleased me.

I think my younger self would be more amazed to know I was doing an interview for 'The Spectator.

Do not dehumanize others.

My instinct is to be very controlling.