People have this idea of me being some kind of monster, and that's the complete opposite of who I am.

I think I'm a maker of songs, and songs are like films or a picture: You put them over there, and they have nothing to do with you.

I don't like things to be handed to me on a plate; that means nothing. I like to go through layers of unraveling and every time I listen to something, it makes me feel something different. Now I'm aware of the conflict that's going on, but at the time I just let what was happening happen.

I always wanted to be an artist. I think I was just waiting on somebody to approve me and be like, "Oh, okay, you should be an artist," you know 'cause it wasn't until I stopped looking for approval that I could actually do it.

Yeah, I mean I am somebody that makes an effort to go and see a lot of exhibitions, painting, drawing, sculpture.

I enjoy looking like a tart and thinking like a politician.

I studied art just short of the level where you can earn a degree.