Once you sit in front of people and start playing songs, it's all on you. No matter what happens, it's entirely your responsibility the entire time. I like that intensity.

I never wrote music or arranged songs or lyrics when I was under the influence of anything but coffee. That's not gone away.

I don't really go mountain biking per se, like a proper sport.

They always say that the entertainment and restaurant industries are the only businesses that don't sink during a depression or a recession. I've done both, and I recommend to anyone who wants to be a rock star, if that doesn't pan out, become a cook.

'The Beatles' did whatever they wanted. They were a collection of influences adapted to songs they wanted to write. George Harrison was instrumental in bringing in Indian music. Paul McCartney was a huge Little Richard fan. John Lennon was into minimalist aggressive rock.

Friends of mine that are from here or that have spent time here have told me about Israel and how warm the people are and that I should someday come here.

The words you say never live up to the words in your head.