I’m incredibly patient with a lot of stuff, but incredibly impatient with other things. I deplore the impatient side.
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Scottish musician
United Kingdom · b. 1973
Born in Staffordshire, Fran Healy, 50, grew up in Scotland. In 1991, he enrolled at the Glasgow School of Art and joined the band that became Travis. In 1999, they released their second album, The Man Who, securing best album at the 2000 Brits as well as best group, an award they also won in 2002. Their hits include Why Does It Always Rain on Me? and Sing, and Healy has two Ivor Novellos for his songwriting. LA Times, Travis’s 10th album, is out on 12 July; the band’s headline tour begins in December. Healy is separated, has a son and lives in Los Angeles.
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I’m incredibly patient with a lot of stuff, but incredibly impatient with other things. I deplore the impatient side.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 July 2024 source ↗
I have a hard time with people who are manipulative.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 July 2024 source ↗
“Everyone hates you.” (My manager, a long time ago.)
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 July 2024 source ↗
If I’m ever out of line, I’m very quick to apologise and try to make amends.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 July 2024 source ↗
Having a few songs that outlive you is a nice way to be remembered.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 July 2024 source ↗
Nothing. I sleep like a log.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 July 2024 source ↗
I wish I could worry less.
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When my son got into art school.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 July 2024 source ↗
It’s just this warm whoosh that goes through you and starts just below the navel area, the pit of your tum.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 July 2024 source ↗
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