I love doubt in a woman. It's nearly as sexy as determination.

There's no one way of telling a story or looking at reality, so I think any device is up for grabs as long as it fits in with the tone.

I think there is a natural thing that you feel when you've written something taboo because you just don't want to expose the people you're close to.

I'm working on a screenplay right now for the BBC, but I hope to have the decks cleared soon so I can get into the studio with my pals and put down some more tracks, try to get a strong dance single together.

I think just getting up and getting to the desk is a big thing. If you can do that, you're in the zone because there're so many distractions that can stop you. From my bedroom to my office isn't really that far, but I have to go via the kitchen and there's so many things that can stop me and interrupt me.

It wis like auld times, but in a sense that only served tae remind us ay how much things hud changed.

Basically, particularly in Britain, it's a hegemonic thing that people who write tend to come from the leisure classes. They can afford the time and the books.