I have never felt the need as an independent artist to exploit areas of myself which I feel have no relevance to what I am and can achieve. I am often shocked and saddened by artists in the music industry who seem to prefer to trade in their integrity and respect for more materialistic values. I have always wanted to maintain modesty and respect by being down to earth and never reaching too high in my expectations. There is nothing that needs to be proved.

It is more beautiful in my opinion to discover the wondrous talent and honesty in a person than be force fed several layers of media hype, never knowing the hidden truth. How I feel about my music is also combined with how I feel about my image, my views on life and what I represent. I have skirted around a few record deals with producers in the past, but turned them down, simply because they would turn me into a person I don't want to be. Lyrically I try to express emotions on the subjects which clearly have affected my life. Although it may seem to some that my life revolves around music, it is rather more an expression of my inner self.

I feel that being given a talent is very much an invaluable gift, of which no amount of money or fame can compensate. Within all of us is the desire to achieve, however keeping priorities in order is so essential for spiritual growth. It is never a good thing to stand high on a pedestal and look down on others because you believe that you are more important than they are. Rather, I believe, that if your talents have rewarded you in the world, then so you must give something back to God, and this in my opinion is to treat all mankind as an equal to yourself. For when we die we will be no more or less important than our neighbour, or served with any kind of favouritism.

One of my favourite quotes is:
"You must be the change you wish to see in the world"
--Mahatma Gandhi

If we truly stepped into each others shoes for just a moment, we would be less passive and judgemental. Learning to understand people, respecting their beliefs and holding out a hand to them would make this journey through life much less sufferable.

I am drawn to passionate people, those with an ability and courageous desire to express themselves artistically, despite criticism. I also hugely admire those that forsake their talents or dreams for the good of others. A friend of mine declined a huge record deal to keep himself and his wife and children together, and to avoid being subjected to the huge strains and tribulations that no doubt would have shattered their lives. I admire these sort of people immensely. It takes alot of selflessness and courage to forsake a dream for the ultimate good of those you love.

Lastly, I would like here to thank all my wonderful friends and family, for their love friendship and support in everything I do. It means so much more to me than anything that can be bought or achieved.

Such people are priceless.