We used to call it recurrent airplay when someone had a hit

But I'm not superstitious. I don't really eat dinner before I go on stage, because digesting a lot of food kind of shuts you down. And I try not to get involved in emotional conversations with anyone beforehand either, so I've got a clear head.

I like the simple 'I love your work' letters. You never get sick of people's appreciation. They think they're troubling you, but it's lovely people associate my songs with certain moments in their lives.

As you get older, your experiences become more precious. Nothing material is important to me. It's people who are precious.

Its a combination of melody and lyrics, not one without the other. Its a confluence of these different elements that makes something powerful.

The whole industry evolves around a great song

It's understanding the intention of a composer that allows a producer and an arranger to make those moments speak