I'm always flattered and honored when people cover my music or sing my songs, no matter where it is.

Songwriting isn't always something that's directly proportionate to the experience.

I'm not afraid to be bluntly honest in my songs, even if it means I'm discovering things about myself that I'd rather not.

I don't know anyone who is a writer who isn't influenced by the relationships in their life.

I think most of the time when people have big disagreements and big misunderstandings, when time lessens that blow it creates a deeper understanding for both people.

You need a strong sense of 'otherness' to be able to create in your life.

As an experience, as a listener, for me, I miss the record store. I miss going in and knowing the guy at the counter and being like, "Hey," knowing that he was going to hate the record I put on the counter, and still buying it. That takes some guts.