I sit down and create atmospheres, start playing guitar or piano and just sing whatever comes out of my mouth.

I always hate explaining away songs, because for me they mean something, and for other people, they'll mean something absolutely different.

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 lead two totally separate lives. There are times when I have to slip into rock star mode.

When I write love songs, people think they're really soppy - but I see love as a consolation for the boredom of life.

I knew at quite a young age that I had an issue with drinking.

I'm not advocating violence but I think somebody should shoot Simon Cowell.