I think if one wants to be in a continual state of insanity one should stay married to that writing partner.

There's so much fear involved in trying to do something you don't know how to do that drugs and alcohol can become a big part of your life if you have an addictive personality or are very unsure, which most songwriters are.

One other thing, if it's possible, as songwriters, you should also develop yourself as record producers.

No matter what you do, you'll never run away from you.

If I waited for inspiration every time I sat down to write a song I probably would be a plumber today.

You're going to have more rejection than acceptance.

I quit college. I was studying architecture for about a year.