You’ve crossed musical paths with Beth several times over the years. How did you begin working with her on Lives Outgrown?
I have known Beth for many years, since she came down for a couple of sessions for the [post-Talk Talk] Orang albums, pre-Portishead, in the early ’90s. Beth had tried working with several people for her solo album, but without the “spark” she was looking for, so she invited me down to chat and have a run through ideas. I have the reputation of being
