Alex Turner

There's something to be said for writing in the morning. At other points in the day, you're a bit more defensive.

I'm in a difficult position in the sense that, preposterous as this might sound, I don't like being the centre of attention. I get up on stage every night and play songs, but I almost feel the songs are the centre of attention. I don't like opening my birthday presents in front of people, either.

There's something to be said for writing in the morning. At other points in the day, you're a bit more defensive.