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I have a huge span of fans, some who know all my radio songs and are familiar with my popular stuff and then some who have their own personal favorites. When I do my show, I try to take into consideration all those people. ”

I carried out my orders until arrested. I had no sense that I was spying, and I ask that this be taken into account in deciding my verdict. ”

I didn't go to the lectures. My valet, who was more distinguished than I, went instead. ”

You are ugly when you love her, you are beautiful and fresh, vital and free, modern and poetic when you don't... you are more beautiful as an orphan than as your mother's son. ”

I had a kind of artrock band called Peanut for a while, which eventually helped me over my fear of singing. That was a big step for me. I never dreamed I could sing songs in front of people. ”

I grew up listening to Teenage Fanclub and Eugenius. Scottish music cast a huge influence on me. ”

When I became a parent and hit my thirties, I got my hands on an acoustic guitar. I started writing quiet, simple songs at home and, with a little encouragement, I got more courage and found my voice. I have people and movements who have inspired me to carry on, but I try to write about things I know, nothing too complicated, really. ”

I think the last album I bought was a very beautiful album called 'Lost Wisdom' by Mount Eerie featuring Julie Doiron, and I bought it direct from Phil Elverum via his website. It's cool you can do that now with the Internet. ”

My favourite place is at home with my family. My career is really raising my children. I'm still waiting for clarity on the future. ”

I have to have some kind of creative outlet; otherwise, I'm hell to be around. ”