You find what you are best at and stick to it. I found my sound early on. Look at U2: they haven't changed their music for 20 years. Anyway, many people come unstuck when they try to change what they do and what they are known for.

Writing is all about self-editing; it's all about being present being aware of what's happening

Writing music is just something that I was born to do.

My mother bought a piano, put it in the front room, and I just started writing my songs.

It's a very organic process, and it has a specific order to it. I love to write, and once you've written, then you arrange. After the arrangement, you record it, and then you tour it.

Whichever age you are, that's the best age. I'm a very "now" person.

I am constantly being told that I have been a big influence for many people, including other musicians.