Making music and art is about expressing something that's universally human, maybe even beyond human, at best. To make it about the artist and to dwell upon biographical information can only make it singular, and I am really, really disgusted by that.

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

People expect not just songwriters but all personalities to pontificate about their egos.

I'm not trying to write for the masses. I don't care.

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.

I write for myself, and I write for my friends and people who I have a connection with. I try to give some dignity to peoples' lifestyles that tend to be ignored.

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