If there's not love present, it's much, much harder to function. When there's love present, it's easier to deal with life.

I wake up in the morning and I say 'Ahh! Today's the day for a song! I'm going to write a song today!' And I do. I write a song.

I wanted to emulate Bob Flanagan, the high voice in the 'Four Freshmen.' I wanted to sing high like he did.

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.

If there's not love present, it's much, much harder to function. When there's love present, it's easier to deal with life.

I'm not a genius. I'm just a hard-working guy.

You say how you feel, and songs don't lie. Songs are the most honest form of human expression there is--there's nothing that lies about a song.