I like England more than I did when I left. Its become a bit of a better country in the last ten years, in the attitude of it. A bit more Americanized, which is both good and bad. At least when you order a cup of coffee they dont give you a hard time. – Teddy Thompson
I love the sad songs with their maudlin, self-deprecating, almost funny lyrics. As an Englishman, they make a lot of sense. – Teddy Thompson
I used to listen to my dad a lot as a way of trying to be close to him, as well, because my parents were divorced and I didnt spend that much time with him. And I used to put headphones on and listen to my dad talk and sing and I found that quite… bonding with him, in a weird way. – Teddy Thompson
Its amazing that you can listen to any song and you can always tell when theres some substance beneath it and when there isnt. Even if its poetically written and technically brilliant, Id rather hear something thats all over the place but has some soul to it. – Teddy Thompson
Sid Vicious began the age of participation in which everyone could be the artist. Sid proved that you dont have to play well to be the star. You can play badly, or not even at all. I endorsed that attitude. If you cant write songs, no problem – simply steal one and change it to your taste. – Malcolm Mclaren