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

This band - because this is myself on electric and acoustic guitars - we've done three tours together now and I really, really like it which is why I did the DVD as well.

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.

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

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

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

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.