Let's show people how desirable it is to step it up and climb towards heaven.

I think, in a lot of ways, celebrities represent the American dream. They have financial fluidity and options at their disposal.

I can play a lot of things, but I haven't mastered any one. I use music really as a form of raw expression; escape from the real world.

My wish list is pretty short. I wish that we had empathy. As a society, we are so wrapped up in our own artificial creations that we have become disconnected from one another and the wonder of our natural world. I truly believe that empathy is the key to solving the majority of our environmental and social problems.

Maybe the idea of being a rockstar or being the one who's recording or playing, sort of doesn't really matter as much anymore, when you're surrounded by great musicians who bring their spirit, their own talent.

Once you get into the habit of work, you can be more productive in the things you want to do.

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