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

I am not in love / But I'm open to persuasion.

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

I've always written in a free, unencumbered way.

I love to go on tour and perform. I love all the parts of the process.

So, the combination of looking at lots of different people and how they react to each other and how they relate to each other and waiting for that inspiration is the thing that allows me to keep writing.

All your travelling is together, you eat together, you're on stage as a band together, when you get to the sound-check the band and the crew are all together.