Everyone of us has a heaven inside.
There are a lot of very strong connections with music and mathematics. They both can work in patterns and sequences and repetitions.
I had friends but I was spending a great deal of my time alone and for me that was vital because there’s an awful lot you learn about yourself when you’re alone.
It’s not important to me that people understand me.
Its so fascinating to think about how each snowflake is completely individual – there are millions and millions of them, but each one is so unique.
Maybe if my songs feel personal, that’s very nice. I like that. I take that as a great compliment.
When you’d buy vinyl, you’d have this lovely-sized object with a lovely picture, and you’d read the lyrics and usually there was something artistic that went with it.
Whatever is going on in your life when you’re writing has to somehow seep into your work.
For the last 12 years, I’ve felt really privileged to be living such a normal life. It’s so a part of who I am.
I just know that something good is going to happen. I don’t know when – but just saying it could even make it happen.
I haven’t actually seen a Lady Gaga tour, but I do think she’s very good.