Channel 4 | KT Tunstall | If Only | One Word Answers | Interview

"Flootle"

Did you know that KT Tunstall was the first person to be interviewed for 4Music, back when we started some three long years ago? Of course you did. And to celebrate our sort-of-birthday, we've interviewed her again, only this time we've only allowed her to answer each question with one word. She picks some good ones, we're sure you'll agree.

Can we also point out how very brilliant her last single 'If Only' is. We don't think it's been said enough. It's joyful.

Hello, KT Tunstall. What's your favourite word?
Wizard.

What's your least favourite word?
Scum.

What word do you use too often?
Wicked.

What word do you not use enough?
Flagrant.

What word do you use without being entirely sure what it means?
Salubrious.

What's the ugliest word in the English language?
Puss.

What word sounds nicest when said in a Scottish accent?
Tiger.

Which word do you wish critics would use to describe your records?
Joyful.

What one word would describe the difference between you now and you one year ago?
Scruffier.

What's the first word that came into your head when you woke up this morning?
Osaka.

Which word would sum up your career so far?
Stellar.

Which word would you use to sum up your former collaborator King Creosote?
Kaleidoscopic.

Can you choose a word that definitely doesn't describe you?
Liar.

What's your favourite swear word?
F**k.

Finally, can you please invent a new word and tell us what it means.
'Flootle'. The musical instrument that occurs when you blow across the top of a bottle.

Thank you, KT Tunstall. Good words.

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