When you're a plebeian you want success, and when you're successful you want to be a plebeian again

Far away, to an infinite world I escape. I'm clear and calm, I'm unafraid. Sunless days, in my sheltered milkyway. In Saturn's rings I feel no pain.

Being a writer is a very private, internal process. Ultimately I am more the writer, being an introvert.

At the age of 15 months my daughter was diagnosed with very bad asthma, and essentially I put my career on hold for a good eight years.

I'm accepting I'm not living that younger, dreamed version of myself in the big city.

Thank God I have music to vent my emotions. I'd be in a prison if I didn't.

The flower has opened, has been in the sun and is unafraid. I'm taking more chances; I'm bold and proud.