I think I'm too cynical for L.A. My sense of humor doesn't go down well here, which probably affects my love life. I need to have a laugh track following me around so people know I'm trying to be funny. Teddy Thompson affectcynicalfunny share on social
I went to a boarding school when I was 13, and it was a very arty school, so there was an opportunity for a lot more. I joined a band and so on. We would do concerts at school, and I would play cover tunes and thought, 'This is really great.' Teddy Thompson artybandboard share on social
I come from a place where there's a lot of musical families. Teddy Thompson familylotmusical Change image and share on social
It's what is strange about doing a job that is also the thing you love, the thing you feel passionate about. People get to the point where they're burned out and disillusioned by the whole thing because when things aren't going well at work it also means they aren't going well in your heart, in your soul. They're all wrapped up together. Teddy Thompson burndisillusionfeel share on social
Even for the people in the business who are real music lovers it's really about putting things in the right boxes, and my style doesn't fit into a box. Teddy Thompson boxbusinessfit Change image and share on social
To say how you would react if you were really storming the charts and had people running around after you... who's to say how any of us would deal with that. Teddy Thompson chartdealpeople Change image and share on social
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 didn't 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 bondclosedad share on social
Everyone's different, but it was fun for me to work with Garth Hudson. He's from 'The Band.' They are a massive influence, that was a big thrill. He's completely out of his mind. Teddy Thompson bandbigcompletely Change image and share on social
The state of radio is not great. It's like playing the lottery. The chances of hitting are mind boggling slim. Teddy Thompson bogglechancegreat Change image and share on social
Country music was the music I was brought up on. It's the music that's closest to my heart and the music that speaks to me the most, and it's always been a big influence on my own songwriting. Teddy Thompson bigbringclose Change image and share on social