I still play solo shows. And some of those shows are still some of the best, most gratifying shows.

No, it's not dissatisfaction that inspires me to tinker with my songs, it's just restlessness.

Honestly, I didn't have the patience for biology or history in an academic sense, but I always liked the kind of big questions.

I've always felt that dark lyrics with dark music is pretty useless. Maybe that's a strong statement - not useless, but for me, it's just boring.

I guess I'm attracted to more archaic words because they can be imbued with more meaning, because their definition is elusive.

Sometimes I think I don't have much choice in the matter. It's just what happens, and I'm following my instincts the whole time.

If something gets under my own skin, and keeps reoccurring, it starts to take on a certain weight and value, and I think, "I have to put this in the song. I have no choice but to mention Greek Cypriots in this song." It's a little internal challenge to myself. Like creating little imaginary rituals in yourself to help the song go from nonexisting to existing.