I have a strong sense of self, but that's not a negative thing.
Every song asks to be sung in a different way.
When I pick up the guitar, it's a melody, and that's what drives the lyrics. It's bits and pieces of truth, but it is storytelling.
When I think of folk music, I think of topical songs. And I don't write topical songs.
There's a real sense of desperation when you grow up in poverty.
I don't like myself, and I don't like to be looked at.