My tendency is to be the guy in the back, even though I often end up being the guy in the front.

The big things I've had are things I bought myself.

I have a habit of recording records very quickly - and not in a haphazardly way, not in a way where I'm not focused on details, because I'm a freak when it comes to that.

Because I'm such a studio guy, I really trust my process. I really believe in myself in the studio.

we live; we feel; we hurt. the world makes no exceptions.

Hearing the record and seeing the response is affirming that it was the right time and right choice.

I had a very modest upbringing.