I've always been interested in an idea of boundless love - an impersonal, big love.

To me, craft work is the ultimate. Maybe I got this idea from the autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini, who was employed as a sculptor to the state and church, making coins and things. While he admired Michelangelo, he also made fun of his spiritual angst with art.

It's the stupidest thing of all time, going on tour. It deteriorates the soul, but it's fun.

I think I like singing when I'm singing live. It's just in the studio when it's a drag.

I think I try to do a lot of things to weed out casual fans.

As long as there are a few people there, I can lose myself, which is the ultimate goal. And that's happening more and more; the non-musical world is becoming less and less interesting to me.

I just like writing lyrics. I find a little satisfaction in performing live, making records. But primarily, I just try to write every day.