I find that a lot of times when family members get bronchitis or the flu or something like that, I'll kind of skate through and be really lucky and not get that sick.

Since I was a kid, when I pick up my guitar it's been hard for me to write some sort of bubblegum lyrics. It's not really ever been my route.

Never let your fear decide your fate.

I've had the same core group of friends that I've always had. We're surfing, so that definitely keeps you grounded.

I've always found it pretty difficult to write a happy song.

When I cruise around, I can't help but study people's faces and emotions and wonder why they're feeling the way they are.

I haven't touched meat or anything like that in over six years. You know what's pretty trippy, once I stopped, I didn't get sick from that point on. I'll get a light cold once in a while, but ever since that, I've just been completely on my toes and it helps for surfing too, to stay light on your toes and be healthy.