The idea that talent is directly proportional to your trophy cabinet is one I oppose. Alex Turner cabinetdirectlyidea Change image and share on social
If anyone asks me about songwriting, I guess I'd say that you just gotta do it. Alex Turner askgottaguess Change image and share on social
Every time you write a song, you're looking for some sort of perfection, and you never quite reach it. You're always looking for that extra missing piece. Alex Turner extramissperfection Change image and share on social
I think New York is a good place to write in general because it's a grid. It's organized. You know where you are on the map. That centers you, and your imagination is perhaps freer to roam. Alex Turner centerfreegeneral Change image and share on social
The first time I went to New York, it was really exciting, and I thought, given half the chance, it would be nice to live there - the same with London. Alex Turner chanceexcithalf Change image and share on social
I think I'm alright as a lyricist, you know? But then what will happen every couple of months or so is that I'll hear a song I've never heard before and feel I've gone right back to square one. Alex Turner alrightbackcouple Change image and share on social
There's something to be said for writing in the morning. At other points in the day, you're a bit more defensive. Alex Turner bitedaydefensive Change image and share on social
I get nervous about gigs sometimes, but not with records - I always get excited. Alex Turner excitegignervous Change image and share on social
Television? It's a gateway to writer's block, isn't it? Alex Turner blockgatewaytelevision Change image and share on social
I still very much appreciate the storytelling of the best rappers. Alex Turner rapperstorytelling Change image and share on social