I tend to feel really protective of songs, and if they aren't sitting well in a record, I'll pull them tight to my chest until I feel it's a better time.

My songwriting is so influenced by orchestrated music, dramatic, super glam rock-y stuff. Two of my biggest influences in songwriting were Elton John and Freddie Mercury.

The first thing I think of when I think about coming to Las Vegas and playing is always Elvis; its always the first thing on my mind.

I'm not sure I'll ever be famous by anyone's definition. I can only hope to be allowed by the audience to continue my life's work.

Sometimes seeming happy can be self-destructive even when you're sane.

Bear the burdens of others, but don't put them in your pocket too.

I love fishing, any kind of fishing.