I grew up under the sticks and stones rule. I didn't put my hands on you so why should you put your hands on me or my family.
I think I would not be described as a character actor in that I don't take on characteristics which are very alien to me.
I come from an art-school background, and I still feel that in my music, it's about exploration and challenging myself, about putting myself in a place that's frightening because I haven't been there before.