The fact that I was a junkie for a long time is only one slice of my own personal pie, which is made up of a lot of different slices.

Now I can look back and say I actually like the upbringing I had and my father was very attentive and a great educator.

When you start putting pen to paper, you see a side of your personal truth that doesn't otherwise reveal itself in conversation or thought.

A certain amount of volatility and drama can me healthy and keep things fun and interesting if you're willing at any moment during a fight to say, 'This means nothing. I love you, let's forget about it.

Nothing was working, and my friend was dead, and I didn't want to look at that.

I stopped hating and started just being. My whole life, I had been the most defensive person you'd meet, unable to tolerate any criticism. But now I started listening and being.

My guys studied music from a young age and I did not so I think, like, adding the idiot to the table of very talented musicians gave us a unique rub.