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On music: “Why do this? For me, there’s no other way of dreaming whilst I’m awake – that’s the only reason I keep writing songs. The type of song I end up writing is almost completely irrelevant…the idea is to keep dreaming until the end of the dream…and then start dreaming again.” On vulnerability: “To start this now at my age is unthinkable and stupid in today’s age of hyper-consumerism and youth…and I really value the importance of stupidity. Vulnerability and stupidity need more value in a world that wants art and music to be predictable.” On myths: “I’m not great at buying into myths that don’t suit me. Career-wise, I’m really crap at anything except music, so you probably wouldn’t want me to be the guy responsible for fixing your car. Or plumbing your cat. Or replastering your lawn… However, I will profess my strength at being a very accomplished swearer, so I guess it’s a case of ‘swings and roundabouts’….” On influences: “I adore the ethos of giving oneself to a song