[The lyrics and melody] usually come a little simultaneously, but I would say the lyrics are first; usually I have the idea for a story in my head, or few lines.

Man, I was drowning in sadness. And Angelina, she lifted me right up out of there.

I figured I would have to tell someone to kiss my ass before it was all over, and I have -- twice.

People think you have to be tortured or miserable to write, but I'm finding that I get inspired a lot more these days before I'm happy.

The great movies that I want to do now are being made for $2.5-million budgets.

I think Americana music is music that is generally more singer/songwriter oriented. It has more to do with the songwriting. The music, it's more like stories set to music.

I don't have a fear of flying; I have a fear of crashing.