I want to write songs that are so sad, the kind of sad where you take someone's little finger and break it in three places.

Moving to the country is a very bold thing to do. You can have vague romantic notions about doing that, but in actuality, it can be a terrifying thing.

To my undying shame, I do read reviews. I don't read them all, but I like to get some kind of idea how things are going.

And I kissed away a thousand tears My lady of the Various Sorrows Some begged, some borrowed, some stolen Some kept safe for tomorrow.

The way I take in the world is by seeing it; that is very much evident in the songs that I write.

I used to believe that if I could do certain things - write a book or be a successful musician - that I'd be transformed into a happy person, but it doesn't work that way.

It's always a pleasure on a personal note for me to come back to Australia.