I didn't really feel that there were any filler tracks on 'The Red Shoes,' but if I were to do that album now, I wouldn't make it so long.

Writing, film, sculpture, music: it's all make-believe, really.

I think we all feel geeky at times, don't we? Isn't that all a part of the wonderful tapestry of life?

If you believe in what you do and you really want to be in music, just stick at it. It's always a learning process. Enjoy it because I think making music is a privilege, really. In an ideal world, it should also always be fun. As much as possible, make it fun.

I used to enjoy bad television, like really bad quiz programmes or sitcoms.

My friends sometimes used to ignore me completely, and that would really upset me badly.