You’ve said having a ‘thumb to hitchhike’ is one of the most important parts of your life. Why do you like to travel so much?
I was 17 when I left home. There’s an element of escapism when you’re young, when you run away from your parents or you’re looking for a new life. You get caught up in the excitement of the moment; you don’t need to plan where you’re going. As you get older, you have to figure out how to survive or make money. Back then, I’d live with pennies in my pocket, my guitar and the clothes on my back.
