I'm a pretty tenacious person; I get that from my mom. So sometimes, I use dark humor. I can't take myself too seriously.

A lot of people do not like singer-songwriters, and a lot of people who like them do not like hard rock. It's either-or.

I like acting, but I like filmmaking better. I went to film school. I want to make films.

My favorite drive is Highway 101 in California between Los Angeles and San Luis Obispo. I love the 101; Highway 1 is too windy, and 5 is too boring - the 101 is just right. It's like the Mama Bear of scenic drives.

I'm a pretty tenacious person; I get that from my mom. So sometimes, I use dark humor. I can't take myself too seriously.

Santa Monica was a big song, and I always knew it would be radio friendly. But its not a defining song for me, though for a lot of people it is.

Forgiveness is hard for me, man. It is for most American-Western males. It's a sign of weakness.