Success always necessitates a degree of ruthlessness. Given the choice of friendship or success, I’d probably choose success.
I’ve spent a bit of time with the Prince of Wales, who I respect greatly. I’d give two cheers for the Monarchy.
I feel this music has nurtured me as I’ve been immersing myself in it. I’ve felt supported by it.
I see music as one language. If one musical form eats its own tail, it dies. So it needs to be a mongrel, it needs to be hybridised.