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

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

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

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

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.

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