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My mother bought a piano, put it in the front room, and I just started writing my songs.

This band - because this is myself on electric and acoustic guitars - we've done three tours together now and I really, really like it which is why I did the DVD as well.

Joan Armatrading

Now

That is one of the things about going on tour, that I get to work with some really talented people and it allows me to be able to listen to them as well - and just have fun on stage.

So, the combination of looking at lots of different people and how they react to each other and how they relate to each other and waiting for that inspiration is the thing that allows me to keep writing.

So if you're on tour for eight months, a year... or whatever it is you definitely don't want arguments and I'm happy to say that I've always had a really nice bunch of people around me all the time.

I am constantly being told that I have been a big influence for many people, including other musicians.

I found my sound early on. Look at U2: they haven't changed their music for 20 years. Anyway, many people come unstuck when they try to change what they do and what they are known for.

I love to go on tour and perform. I love all the parts of the process.

Joan Armatrading

Love

I've written what and when I want to. It's been about expressing myself. But with the degree, I had to learn to do everything in a very specific, disciplined way. I am very disciplined, but this demanded a totally different kind of discipline. A real challenge.

Classical, Romantic, and Baroque music, that's what I really like.

Joan Armatrading

Music

Romantic

In America, you watch TV and think that's totally unreal, then you step outside and it's just the same.

Joan Armatrading

America

Inspiration doesn't really work like that - you're not looking out for it. Inspiration is something that tends to capture you rather than you capture it.

Joan Armatrading

Work

Inspiration

One of them would definitely be the Nelson Mandela gig, when I played the tribute song for him. He was up and dancing, and he really enjoyed it. It was a really lovely occasion.

Right from day one, you know when you've written a good song.

So I've had lots of different bands over the years who have stayed with me for certain tours.

Joan Armatrading

Years