I think it's important that we run that tension between the way things are, in terms of the way we're governed, and the way we sort of become complacent.

I'm a self-taught musician, so I never really had the restrictions of any one instrument. I would always just sort of pick up instruments and make noise with 'em.

It's enough to indulge and to be selfish but true happiness is really when you start giving back.

Music is a language of emotion. I'm passionate about it because I think it's the most direct way to connect to the things that are ineffable. Words just aren't necessary a good enough opportunity to express. Words are maybe less than accessible at expressing.

Happiness doesn't come from commercial success but from the quality of work that you give back to your immediate community.

I'm a filmmaker, I'm a storyteller, an entertainer, if you will, so what can I do to participate? Well, I'm not a scientist; I'm not an expert on environmental law; I'm a guy that can tell stories. So I always look for a way to communicate ideas and help to spread excitement for change.

I've been given the opportunity to be alive in this day and age, and it's rare.