I'm very conscious of developing my singing, technically and stylistically. I want it to become more individual, express more of me. That's my goal. These songs are steps along that way.

Once I was in the city, I really enjoyed it. Just to experience things. There was so much new stuff.

My parents were older than normal when they had me, and had been very into the politics of the 1960s, so I was brought up in that atmosphere.

I was just learning to play guitar when Tracy Chapman came out. She wrote these songs, she played them by herself and I so admired her for that.

No matter where we come from or where we're going, we've all got memories to contend with, and it's always best not to do this alone!

I love playing to people and seeing them react.

My father had a varied ear, from Hank Williams to Ravel.