I'm in an odd position because I write across so many genres for so many people and they all influence me, and if I'm going to write as honest an album as possible, it's going to be layered.

The classic, quote/unquote, craft of songwriting still works; it still is relevant.

When you're around enormously successful people you realise their success isn't an accident - it's about work.

There is maybe a cynicism because of my past as a writer.

I have to sing it every night, I can't get up on stage if it's some bullshit story.

Writing songs is about trying to connect with people on a deeper spiritual level - but I'm not a fan of contemporary Christian music.

Honest always sells. Always has, always will.