I've always gravitated towards opera, and the Royal Opera House is quite possibly the greatest opera house on earth.

I don’t really have a relationship with the guitar; it’s like my slutty lover, whereas I’m married to the piano

For me, the iPhone is harder than reading Faust.

The Germany I was enthused with was more old fashioned and kind of romantic. I just got there, and the next thing you know, I had this huge gilded album. It was kind of an amazing experience because I didn't intend it to be that way.

Let the little fairy in you fly!

I find so many songwriters today are missing an element ... either the production is amazing but the songs aren't, or it's the other way around.

I think I've done a pretty fantastic job, but of course I want to sell millions of records.