I look thuggish when I shave my head and wear big boots. I walk into a newsagent and people think I'm going to jump the counter.

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.

I don't find the technology threatening. A lot of people my age, my generation, find it difficult to immerse themselves. But I would never preclude the idea of using any technology if I thought it suited the end result.

Performing doesn't come that naturally to me, even though I've done it for years.

I lose myself in music because I can't be bothered explaining what I feel to anyone else around me.

Each time I play a song it seems more real.

If you acquiesce to one interview, there's always another waiting in the wings. Also if you're interviewed repeatedly, you just start repeating yourself. I don't like to do that.