Lyrics are so important, I hate every second of writing them, but it's something I take great pride in when it's finished.

I think any branding for me is band-related. It's really weird to get used to the exposure, because I am a naturally introverted person, and I'm not exactly social. Occasionally I can get comfortable enough to talk, but I spend a lot of my days not talking, especially when I'm at home and not on tour.

I prefer to connect with fans from the stage. Like, I don't have a Twitter page, or anything like that. So for me, that's what the show is about. For me - is a way to interact with fans; being up onstage and showing them, through music - which is all I really know - the best way to say thank you.

I knew how touring was for 10 years, but it's completely different now that things are popping off.

Eventually, out of sheer will of never wanting to get a job or go to college, I found my way into doing music full-time.

The Queen and Electric Light Orchestra harmonies are so distinct and fit in our songs so well sometimes, but we don't know how to do them properly.

In a city like New York, any night can be completely different, even in a subtle way.