A musician is a professional, whether he or she is successful or not. The profession itself must be regarded as a stable job.

I think music, in my opinion, is not about motivation in the way it's - it's not a running base. It's art. And my whole philosophy of music is different. It's almost like cooking and serving to people, seeing them smile and enjoying the food, really.

I divide criticism into two categories - one coming from those who understand music, who are worthy of being critical because they are knowledgeable about what they are saying; and then there is another category of people who would criticise you anyway, whether your work is good or bad.

While my mother wanted me to be a musician, I wanted to become an electronic engineer.

Most child actors go through that. Unless you can transition into an adult star, your career is over.

As far as I can see there are no problems with people in our band as far as the relationships go anyway.

When work is not underpinned by social protection, people risk falling into poverty traps.

I guess subconsciously that all the great people you work with have an influence on you.