I heard some stuff recently from Julian Casablancas, and his solo stuff is amazing. If I could write with anyone, it would be him.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I love song writing, so I'm always happy to write for other musicians.
And my favourite new songwriter is Joe Banfi from Sheffield. He's dark, edgy, serene and beautiful.
I have a very solo career. I only write with people that I really adore.
Writing for somebody else is really fun 'cause I consider myself a songwriter first and foremost.
One of my favorite modern American authors is Denis Johnson. I'm deeply inspired by all of his work - I rip him off constantly.
Roland Emmerich is a very interesting individual. He is more erudite and well-read than most of the people I know.
I get tips from Bob Gaudio. And one of my songs somehow caught the attention of one of my idols, Marty Panzer, who wrote big hits for Barry Manilow. So two guys who inspired me to write lyrics are now teaching me to write.
Eddie Izzard is absolutely brilliant. I would love to write something for him.
I'm a huge David Lindsay-Abaire fan. If I could write, I would want to write like him.
I'd love to collaborate and write a song with Will Gallagher from Oasis. I think he's a great songwriter.