Some artists want a producer to be a kind of svengali - someone who actually creates a sound for them.

I see myself as the buffer between the band and the record company.

Normally when I work with bands I'm trying to refine and improve what's already there.

I've become increasingly confidant in following intuitions ahead of thoughts as I produce more records.

I think my voice worked out fine, but it was a lot of work for me. And I was very self-conscious about it. I was a bit self-conscious about writing lyrics too.

Brian Eno taught us how to use the Recording Studio as an instrument.

The vocals are what immediately draw people in and sell the song.