I think now, more than anytime I can remember, bands are sounding pretty similar whether they're English or American, from Manchester or London... or Leeds or Welsh or Irish.

I've always looked at shoes as being immensely beautiful things.

My hobby is my job. it's a jobby!

It is ridiculous that I have so many shoes I don't wear. I worry that they're sitting there, being sad.

I had a breakthrough, I think my life just became calmer, I gave up drinking. My priorities changed as I had a young daughter. The group didn't want me to record for the Think Tank album... so I took it as a sign to leave.

It's the clothes that influence the music I'm going to play.

I don't think of myself as a singer really.