I love what I'm doing most of the time, but it's hard work. People only see your albums in the charts. They see us at award shows and after-show parties. They don't know about your doubts, the hard work that goes in.

I love seeing the fans of the music that I make.

As an artist, you're pretty sheltered backstage. You often don't know what's going on out there.

I always wrote about things that were important to me. I think our past success showed that it was also important for a lot of others.

I always work hard to have a very close connection to the fans.

It's so natural you just fall into it and you find your way. It's terrifying and exciting, and brilliant.

I love what I'm doing most of the time, but it's hard work. People only see your albums in the charts. They see us at award shows and after-show parties. They don't know about your doubts, the hard work that goes in.