Joan Armatrading

In America, you watch TV and think that's totally unreal, then you step outside and it's just the same.

In America, you watch TV and think that's totally unreal, then you step outside and it's just the same.

I've always written in a free, unencumbered way.

I've always written in a free, unencumbered way.

I love to go on tour and perform. I love all the parts of the process.

I love to go on tour and perform. I love all the parts of the process.

I don't listen to a lot of music, and wouldn't necessarily sit down and put on the radio. If I read more

I don't listen to a lot of music, and wouldn't necessarily sit down and put on the radio. If I did, I'd probably put on a bit of classical stuff.

I've written what and when I want to. It's been about expressing myself. But with the degree, I had to read more

I've written what and when I want to. It's been about expressing myself. But with the degree, I had to learn to do everything in a very specific, disciplined way. I am very disciplined, but this demanded a totally different kind of discipline. A real challenge.