But at this phase of my life, I want to write and not have to think about whether a song is going to be a hit. I want to explore the music that inspires me, and I don't want to ape myself.

I tend to get my hands into all these other things and all these distractions, and after a while I start feeling depleted.

I prefer a three-piece suit myself. Very sixties rock and roll. But they're not too quirky. Businessmen could wear them.

It's incredibly stressful when the person you love is having a child.

As I've gotten older, I've found that I'm not afraid anymore to throw my influences into making a record.

I want a performance style that's more cerebral and emotional than physical. I want to be a creative artist, not a whirling dervish.

I sang in choir as a kid.