I can't really write unless I'm full of inspiration. And even then I can't write unless I have some alone time.

Things aren't always as they appear. I've been believing things to be a certain way because I want them to be that way. I build up illusions in my head.

The ocean inspires me because there's the energy of the water moving.

People really respond to the songs when I play them in concert. Every song comes from a different place emotionally or from a different headspace.

Everyone wants to know what kind of music their favorite artist listens to. It feels good to. I don't try to dwell on that too much though.

I know musicians who think that drumming and guitaring can be very meditative, but singing is different because when you think about things, you put words to them. So I try to just stay present most of the time, I try not to let my mind wander and I also try not to clear my mind. I like to still have thought and be aware of people and whatever that's happening, but I also like to just focus on the words that I'm saying.

Paul Simon is my absolute hero. He's one of a kind. He wrote his own ticket in life by being himself.