Someone asked me what the key to being a good frontman was, and I think having a sense of humor about it is pretty near the top of that list. It's a very strange place to be in, and I don't take that role too seriously. Alex Turner askfrontmangood share on social
I like The Four Freshmen, anything with good harmonies, some Beach Boys. I like the girl groups as well, like The Dixie Cups and all that. Alex Turner beachboycup Change image and share on social
It's a very unnatural environment to be in, up on a stage. So you put up defenses to hide. Like looking at the ground with your hair in your eyes, or being tightly wound and quite aggressive and uncooperative, as I used to do. Alex Turner aggressivedefenseenvironment share on social
You don't meet that many people that you can talk about Roots Manuva with, but that was my favorite in school, this record of his called 'Run Come Save Me.' When I first started writing lyrics, it came from that. Alex Turner callfavoritelyric 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
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
The idea that talent is directly proportional to your trophy cabinet is one I oppose. Alex Turner cabinetdirectlyidea Change image and share on social
