Belle & Sebastian man Stuart Murdoch has said he thinks all creative ideas come from God. Well, that's not exactly what he said, but he does seem to think something divine happens when people create.
In an interview with the Guardian, Murdoch said: "I always just thought that if you were to have a good idea, that a little sliver of heaven would open up and that a small patch of celestial sunshine would be bestowed! Seems a bit of a daft thing to say, but that's the way I see it. I mean, I'm a churchgoer, so I guess I have the necessary baggage that would cause me to believe this!"
He continued: "I'm prepared to consider other options. Perhaps it's just the way a human brain is wired. Start with a dash of inherent talent, add desire and a bit of memory. Put the artist in a relaxed and receptive state, then sit back and wait. I still have the notion that something spiritual is happening".