Writing is a necessary thing for me, just to keep myself level. It has beneficial effects on my life.

I've always hated narrative songs. I hate those songs where, basically, it's an unfolding of a story.

Songwriting, I have to take myself away from everybody to do. It's an unsightly act.

You searched through all my poets, From Sappho through to Auden, I saw the book fall from your hands, As you slowly died of boredom.

I've always had an obligation to creation, above all.

At some point you start seeing the difference between what you really want, and what is your priority order. I feel that today I know what I want. That's the problem with perspective, as well as focus and concentration.

I'm not a misogynist, so you can dispense with that. I think I've done wonders for the feminist movement.