Hi Katy-I've been a long time Duran Duran fan and was wondering in general where does Simon find inspiration for his lyrics? Also, does he have any advice for aspiring lyricists/poets? Best, Michelle

HI MICHELLE. I CHECKED IN WITH SIMON AND HE SAID: "POEMS, BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS - THE USUAL SORT OF THINGS BUT ALSO THINGS THAT PEOPLE SAY OR SOMETIMES THINGS THAT PEOPLE DON'T SAY; MISUNDERSTANDINGS, CHINESE WHISPERS...ANYTHING REALLY. MY ADVICE TO YOU IS KEEP A FRESH OPEN MIND, DON'T SCAR, AND WRITE, WRITE, WRITE. s"