Biggest musical influences would be people like Nina Simone and Tom Waits. A huge amount of writers like Leslie Feist and Paul… — Hozier Copy Share Image
I was never academically driven in English, but, again, Tom Waits is a perfect example of an influence. He writes so immaculately… — Hozier Copy Share Image
One of my biggest influences of all time would be somebody like Tom Waits. David Bowie is another huge influence. I'm also… — Hozier Copy Share Image
If I don't think something's worth saying, I don't think it's quite there, I'd rather just not say it, to be honest. In that… — Hozier Copy Share
You grow up and recognize that in any educated secular society, there's no excuse for ignorance. You have to recognize in yourself, and challenge… — Hozier Copy Share
I didn't know what to expect of real America. What shocked me was the diversity of it and how different every city is. But… — Hozier Copy Share
I remember writing lyrics for 'Take Me to Church' for a long time before I even had a song in mind for. It's not… — Hozier Copy Share
I am absolutely behind equal rights but I am also bridging the gap between cultural mentality and society's mindset as there are huge amount… — Hozier Copy Share
I think all that we would know of America back home is foreign policy, and maybe the snippets of the madness of political culture. — Hozier Copy Share
I think it's very hard to write things about being joyful. I find that quite difficult. I think when you're happy, you don't want… — Hozier Copy Share
The first time I heard Tom Waits, it was like everything just flipped. It was just this fascination with him. My cousin showed me… — Hozier Copy Share
It's kind of strange to hear your songs sung back to you! You get a big insight into what people connect to, what's moving… — Hozier Copy Share
