The stage is the best experience in the world. It's a great compliment to be able to share the music, because people can hear my album but they don't get to make the connection in the same way as when it's one-to-one.

But I still think it's mind over matter in the sense that if you're strong, you can combat anything.

Kids can be born with potential but unless it's encouraged - pushed, even - I don't think it will ever come to fruition.

All the time I'm changing as an artist and as a person.

For example, I loved English and history at school. I would have loved to have done a degree in either. But my Mom said I didn't have time for university.

Music is about the performance.

But I don't think I've grown up to be a damaged adult.