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The X Factor (wondering about song choices) and watching TV. I’m a night person, and don’t go to sleep until 3am or 4am.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 September 2017 source ↗
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My wife cleaning.
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The fact that there are not enough hours in the day and I’ve taken on too much.
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America – there are too many Americans.
I just wanted to work in music. I didn’t want a real job.
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