People are part of my music. A lot of my songs are the result of emotional experiences, sadness, pain, joy, and exultation in nature and sunshine and so on...like 'California Girls' which was a hymn to youth.

Gershwin inspired me very much. The concept of 'That Lucky Old Sun' was inspired by 'Rhapsody in Blue' - not influenced, but inspired.

The Beatles, the Rolling Stones and Phil Spector. Those were my idols.

I always do get a little bit paranoid when I get a lot of attention. But I get used to it.

Any article's good. Long as it's publicity, I think that's all that matters. I think it's advancement for my career.

Humor - it helps to make the vibe better - it loosens up the vibrations.

I think in terms of emotions. And feelings. So sometimes what I say may not always be clear. But creatively, there's a lot to be said for that way of thinking.