Inspiration doesn't really work like that - you're not looking out for it. Inspiration is something that tends to capture you rather than you capture it.

When I was younger I was obsessed with writing, so even if I wanted to listen, I didnt have time.

In America, you watch TV and think that's totally unreal, then you step outside and it's just the same.

So if you're on tour for eight months, a year... or whatever it is you definitely don't want arguments and I'm happy to say that I've always had a really nice bunch of people around me all the time.

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

Yesterday I was playing Beethovens fifth, because I love that.

You don't have to be rich and famous. You just have to be an ordinary person, doing extraordinary things. I'd like more people to know that it's there. Women's achievements still aren't recognised enough in many areas.