Everybody knows it hurts to grow up...and we're still fighting it.

You can't really control how people hear stuff. It's hard to remember that. I have to let go of it.

It's like being in the position of - in half of the industry's mind, you're kind of a cult-following, independent rocker. And on the other hand, you're a sellout. But neither one of them are right.

I've gotten to the point where I realize that I need to tell my truth in music and not walk around blabbing my mind.

If I'm in a relationship and my girlfriend is sleeping with other people, I don't need to know who it is; I just want to know how she feels about it.

I think alcohol is a good drug for me when I'm writing. I don't think I've ever had a problem with it. I can stop for a few weeks, so I think it's okay. I don't think it's good for my liver, but I do love it. It's a huge part of my life, and it makes me happy.

I'm aware that I'm very fringe, and it's nice that way.