I think one of the dangers of humor is becoming seduced by it and sacrificing the story for a few laughs. Matthew Healy More Quotes by Matthew Healy More Quotes From Matthew Healy I suppose I view my behavior in such a unique way. I frame it as an artist and maybe kind of make excuses for it. I suppose I romanticize my own life when I write. I always try to think whether it actually is quite romantic. Matthew Healy unique artist writing I'm used to writing short stories, which is primarily what I like to read. Matthew Healy used stories writing The main reason we understand what we're doing is because we're the individuals doing it. One of the things that surprises me is that all the songs are about me, and it's cool that people care. Matthew Healy care song people A band that we supported called Blackfish in Manchester, played the most insane gig I've ever been to. Everything was set on fire, and then they came on and played one of the coolest gigs I've ever seen. Matthew Healy band insane fire Growing up, I was obsessed with Michael Jackson. I saw him at Wembley when I was 7 years old, it was my first proper show. He was like a god to me. Matthew Healy saws growing-up years When I was young I was one of those kids that got pulled onstage at a Green Day concert. That was pretty awesome. Matthew Healy concerts green kids I think what I listen to now is what I listened to as a kid which is kind of black American soul. I love soul music. Matthew Healy soul kids thinking At the moment we're playing more stuff from our upcoming album which is really a departure from any record we've done. Matthew Healy records albums done Its quite there sonically; a strong representation of what the songs on our records are like. It's very loud and our set is based around containing as much energy and dynamics as possible. Matthew Healy strong energy song