Some of my songs are about the feeling you belong somewhere else. But there's also something grounding about coming from a small town.

Growing up, when I was at live shows, I was always hoping someone would come out on stage and say, 'The guitarist is sick and couldn't make it... does anybody know how to play all the songs?' That was always my little dream. It was a massively inspiring thing to be in a space with live shows.

Growing up in Hitchin was comfortable and easy enough. My parents had some great records - and some not-so-great ones - and that's where I got introduced to Motown and the Stones and Springsteen.

I hope to have a long career, and I don't want to be defined by things that aren't the music.

Vanity is great motivation, to be fair.

Decide where and when you want to write. I like space, and silence is an inspiration to me.

I would not be able to keep going at the pace that I do if I had continued at the weight that I was. I feel so much better; I eat better. I sleep better. I actually enjoy exercise.

A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.