I feel quite sad for the young musicians coming up because they may never get to pay their rent properly. It doesn't matter what the genre; nowadays, it's so much harder than it ever was.

I always knew I'd be in music in some sort of capacity. I didn't know if I'd be successful at it, but I knew I'd be doing something in it. Maybe get a job in a record store. Maybe even play in a band. I never got into this to be a star.

I like to be able to present myself in two or three different ways because I've never really wanted to rest on my laurels and be something that people expected.

I remember being in Hollywood at the age of 16 and marveling at the stars. The idea of being part of it never entered my mind. It was too far-fetched.

Technique is the main thing when it comes to success at the top level. The sound temperament comes into work only when you have a sound technique.

When you are growing up to even be involved in a Scotland squad is a massive achievement, to go on and play for your country is an amazing thing, something I will never take for granted.

The higher the social class of other students the higher any given student's achievement.

Even with the success of 'Once,' I can't think about making theater straight for Broadway. Too nerve-racking.