A lot of the time writers are just sponges... for what's around them, and so books are helpful for focusing your mind and literally putting it into words.

On April 21 2012 Marcus married British actress Carey Mulligan in Somerset England. It was in Edinburgh that he penned most of Mumford & Sons' debut album Sigh No More. He plays many instruments with the group including guitar drums and mandolin.

Marcus Oliver Johnston Mumford (31 January 1987) is an English musician best known as the lead singer of the band Mumford & Sons.