It doesn't matter what kind of problems a family is having; it should always stay in the family.

I've changed the way I look at things. When I put out a record or single I don't allow myself to set up expectations like, "This song must be a number one hit. Its got to sell X amount of records." I have fallen into that trap before.

Making an album should be an honest experience. It shouldn't be about trying to gauge where popular music is today; it should be about artistic expression and putting down what you want to put down.

When you're really looking forward to something, you don't feel the sense of pressure.

I sang in choir as a kid.

Bowie's obviously my biggest influence.

The thing is, unfortunately, I write the best songs when I'm miserable.