I always said that if I could just find a guy who could chop wood and had a nice smile, it wouldn't bother me if he was a thug or an aristocrat, as long as he was a good guy. And I've ended up with an educated thug.

When you tour, you regain the music and the connection with the audience.

All the cliches of glamorous sophistication have little appeal to me. Do I want to live the British version of 'Dynasty?' No thanks!

I am a reluctant celebrity, in some ways.

Most of my lyrics are little stories about my experiences or those of my friends.

I love writing songs.

I'm uneasy with fame so I do my best to avoid places that will bring me more attention.