Quotes from Michael Kiwanuka

It's quite hard not to cringe at your own music; you're always a bit annoyed at some parts of it.

The main thing in making your own music is that it's an expression of someone's personality and being. That's what people want to hear, and you can't really teach that - that's just something that comes out. Teaching just hones that.

I like a lot of soul, but I also put a lot of folk into what I do.

I'm not really into the rock n' roll lifestyle; I'm a music geek!

Ive been more single than not in my short life.

You always have in the back of your mind that would be cool if you get recognized. But you can't concentrate on any of those things. You've got to just keep playing and doing your music and the rest is just a bonus.

I had a lovely time growing up.

I think I skipped a lot of music, like when I was 17 or 18. I didn't know about a lot of new bands because I was so immersed in older music.

I love grooves and dance music, but I like the feeling behind songs too.

I love making music so its important for me to keep doing that even if the schedule is busy.

If you earned money listening to music, I'd be a millionaire.

I love singing. It makes me feel good. It's like a release, especially when I'm singing soul music.

It's annoying when you've got a guitar and you're working on music and then you have to go and do the shopping or someone calls your mobile and you get distracted or you have to go out and do something.

I love writing songs and being a musician, but you can't really buy the feeling of connecting with people.

I'm active - I like playing football, but I'm not very good. I like running, but I'm not really fast.

You always have in the back of your mind that would be cool if you get recognized. But you can't concentrate on any of those things. You've got to just keep playing and doing your music and the rest is just a bonus.