It bugs me that people think my songs are personal because it means I have to explain myself all the time.

I need space between me and the audience - and the more space the better.

I feel calm when I'm on my own.

Social situations, for me - it's very natural for me to be an observer. That's where I'm most comfortable. I observe things.

Every song asks to be sung in a different way.

I have a strong sense of self, but that's not a negative thing.

When I think of folk music, I think of topical songs. And I don't write topical songs.