I think when people try to use their art for political views, I think they're art becomes smaller, less interesting. And so for me, as an artist, I'm trying to speak about things in a universal way and not be pedantic or small-minded and try to convince other people of my political views. But having said that, every day I live in sort of complete terror because of what I read in the newspaper and what is going on in the world. I'm constantly, as I think many of us are, overwhelmed by the sort of, mass psychosis that's occurring.

The one thing I do find about serious reviews is that usually they tend to have a point, and that's what I find hurt so much about discerning critics. If the reviews hurt they're probably right on some level.

I have a piano and a guitar, and I tend to switch back and forth between those two instruments to help me get inspired.

Making films is great. You've got 100 people around and you're all dressing up and making weird art - it's a fun group activity.

For me, songwriting is something that I have to do ritually. I don't just wait for inspiration; I try to write a little bit every day.

My favourite men's clothes are like Victorian British clothing.

I do think British tailoring is the best. French people hate me when I say that, but I do think it's true.