“In Britain, you know there are people waiting to tear your stuff apart, so it's …” — Calvin Harris

I trade musical favours like cattle. I can't remember the last time I did a remix for actual money. For me, I try and get a good swap.

Growing up in Dumfries, I got no sun - I spent all my time in my room making records. When I came to America, it made me recognise the benefits of sunlight. Oh, and I also got a good haircut. I used to have a terrible haircut.

Growing up around British music, you realise how much depth there is to it... my stuff is different to the likes of Pitbull for that reason.

Since I was 14, I wanted to make music, but I think I would also have made a good policeman. When I was eight, I wanted to be one so I could tell people off.