If you took music out of my life, I don't know what I'd do. It's the one thing that I have a real passion for.

I don't know if it's cool to say this anymore, but I grew up listening to Gary Glitter. A majority of his songs were in that shuffle-blues beat, and I think that's probably why I tend to write like that.

Once I'd chosen the songs, it seemed like it would just be a question then of recording them. But it's a case of trying to re-invent the songs; taking them in different directions.

When people meet me I think they're surprised to find out I'm not always angst-ridden.

I tend to like songs that are very emotional, that strike a chord with me emotionally.

I want people to feel good about listening to this [Delta Machine] record, to get some kind of peace. It's just got something magical about it.

I don't write poems and put them to music. Just let things flow.