Genie's cosmic relaunch

Genie Cosmas is relaunching Stream Records, a label run by and for disabled artists. Her latest release, the stripped down jazzy Domestic Bliss is available to buy or download from www.streamrecords.co.uk. She answers our questions and tells us about her own domestic bliss and why Robert Wyatt is a hero

What’s the best thing about being disabled?
Decent access to gigs. I was on a platform recently with other disabled people and saw Neil Young at Hyde Park, which was better than being in the pit with everyone else.

What makes you angry?
My husband: we argue about everything. He’s a writer and I’m a musician. He’s working class and I’m middle class and that class difference causes problems. He drives me crazy.

What’s the funniest thing anyone’s ever said to you about your impairment?
People asking me if I’m drunk because of the way I walk, but I don’t drink!

If you were Prime Minister what one thing would you do to improve things for disabled people?
Make public transport and gig venues more accessible?

What’s the one thing that could be invented to make your life as a disabled person better?
A gadget to take the tops off all cans, jars and bottles.

What do you most like about being a songwriter?
Expressing my emotions through music.

And what do you not like about it?
It’s very hard to progress in the music business.

Who’s your favourite disabled person ever?
Robert Wyatt. He played on one of my albums.

Do you have any special or hidden talent?
An ability to make the best of every situation.

How would you sum yourself up in ten words or less?
A feisty go-getter with a kind heart.