Elvis Presley wore a Star of David and a cross around his neck and, when someone asked him about it, he said, "It makes me think." I love that quote. It's simple. It's beautiful. It's true.

I couldn't write a political song. There's just opinion; it's all arbitrary anyway. It's all subjective.

I took piano lessons when I was a little kid, but even before that, you're singing in the classroom and wherever. Gosh, children are always singing. But I took music lessons, some choir and things like that at school. I learned how to play the guitar when I was about 13... ancient history.

I don't like the word "happy." I wouldn't want to use it that context. I enjoy writing songs, it's a really good challenge, it tickles me. It's a wonderful way to engage with your surroundings, through poetry and songs.

When I'm trying to write a song for someone else, you can only see anything through your own eyes.

Try to keep your mind. Try not to eat bad, try not to wake up with too bad of a hangover.

Opinions only carry weight in the second or third person.