I honestly don't class myself as a songwriter. I've got 'musician' written on my passport. That's even funnier.

I'm in the strange position of the world drifting away from me, but you know what? I'm actually quite content with that. It doesn't bother me in the slightest. I don't feel like, 'Oh God, I'm being left behind.'

True repentance has a double aspect. It looks upon things past with a weeping eye, and upon the future with a watchful eye.

Apart from the fact that I've got a strange job, I do lead a fairly normal life. I do my own shopping. I don't feel constrained by who I am because of what I do; I often feel disappointed by my lack of ability. I get frustrated at myself, but I think everyone does.

When you're in a young band for the first time, geographically you're in the same place and you tend to go out and socialize. You play more shows, you spend more time together. You're a unit. As you grow older, inevitably you develop a life outside the band. I think it would be tragic if you didn't.

I'm not a morose person; it's just that my best songs reflect on the sadder aspects of life.

Anyone can rehearse and play constantly any song in the world.