I think quotes are very dangerous things.

The great thing about art on any level is that it can speak to all people if it's achieved properly.

I think snow is so evocative and has such a powerful atmosphere.

Music is like comedy in that you can enjoy a very - for want of abetter word - sophisticated classical piece as much as you enjoy something that's very simple pop.

I don't really listen to my old stuff, but on occasion, I would either hear a track on the radio or a friend might play me one, and there was generally a bit of an edgy sound to it, which was mainly due to the digital equipment that we were using, which was state of the art at the time - and I think everyone felt pressured to be working that way.

I'm always hunting and prowling. I'm sure Brian [Bath] was exaggerating!

Even just making albums - which was more within the structure that I've worked in for years - you have no idea how people will respond. You don't know if it'll be any good whatsoever. It can be terrifying.