Everyone wants to be well-loved and appreciated but, at the same time, there are some people that just don't want to be your friend, and there's nothing you can do or say to change that.

I think it's worthwhile to expand your comfort level and just do something awful. I wasn't trying to make music for money.

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

Lyrics are my racket; music is play - the fluff stuff.

Music is the marriage of the feelings of the living to the wisdom of the dead.

I don't need to control anything. Even with romantic partnerships, I don't need to control anyone.

It's just a joy to be able to work with a lot of different musicians. When you play with great musicians, whether they're schooled or self-taught, they keep you on your toes.