I think masculinity is bravado against the mystery of the universe of women. It's just a fear of not knowing what women have that's so powerful. It's this shield they put up to try to get closer.

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

We all love animals. Why do we call some 'pets' and others 'dinner?'

I'm nearly 50. I'm past being photographed falling out of bars.

I certainly fall in love with artists. I think that's probably the aspiration of an artist, to make a listener empathize so deeply that they do fall in love with you.

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

I think I have allowed my voice to experiment with the different genres. And I think that I have just really enjoyed the journey of getting to know my voice and seeing what it's capable of, what it's not capable of.