If you're passionate about what you do, then go for it wholeheartedly. Be prepared that if anytime, you may be surprised by a phenomenal opportunity that may come your way, and that's when I say, do your homework. Be ready.

If you just literally stand still for a while, listen and think, things will eventually get sorted out.

I feel an enormous responsibility to bridge the gap between England and America, and be a sort of very quiet ambassador for my country to try to sort of do a "hands across the water" thing where they understand England and English people understand Americans. I adore America.

For me, singing was always about the lyrics. I'm hopeless at singing songs that don't have a core.

You never feel lonely if you're writing, because you're living with all these characters in your head.

I have always wished I could learn to be a potter. I love collecting ceramics; it would be so fulfilling to create something lovely.

If you remain calm in the midst of great chaos, it is the surest guarantee the it will eventually subside