I don't consider my homosexuality a political thing. I consider it a sexual and spiritual thing. I only started going to political rallies to meet women.

My public image is so low-key, but I get to travel the world and still have an audience and it's really amazing. I don't take that for granted.

We're in a period where society seems very attracted to flash, and that seeps into people's musical taste.

It's just a theory really, but I have always thought that your physical surroundings can shape your voice and personality.

I just really allowed my muse to be my guide and I just go with whatever I'm feeling.

I wanted to write songs that would play themselves on stage, songs that sweep you through their current.

As a songwriter you have an umbilical cord to the song and it's hard to expand on your understanding of the lyrics. Whereas when you cover a song you can create your own reason why you're attached to it.