I tend to like songs that are very emotional, that strike a chord with me emotionally.

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The majority of the time I'm at home with my family, I play football three times a week.

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I lead two totally separate lives. There are times when I have to slip into rock star mode.

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I do a cover of a Velvet Underground song, and they were one of the most important bands, for me.

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It creates a conflict of interest - what songs would I use for me, and what would I use for the band.

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I wasn't ever a massive David Essex fan, but I liked a few of his tracks, and Stardust was one of them.

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Our music over the years has been very cinematic. It's surprising we never really got into film soundtracks.

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I sit down and create atmospheres, start playing guitar or piano and just sing whatever comes out of my mouth.

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When I write love songs, people think they're really soppy -- but I see love as a consolation for the boredom of life.

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People are People still gets played to death on '80s stations. It was our first big break in America. It's not exactly my favorite song.

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