Everything in my life is a fragile decision that somebody else made.

I'm competitive with anyone who writes a good song - I don't care if it's a band or solo artist or whoever.

The lyrics just come out, and I don't know where from. I'm an incredible failure in relationships. I think there's a romantic ideal that I'm aspiring for. I don't know. The lyrics are always about unsuccessful relationships. They're not all about the love between a man and a woman. It's about friendship and family. Deep down there's a lot of talk about general existence.

We rely more on enthusiasm than actual skill. Whatever you do, do it enthusiastically and people will like it more.

Well, I don't like the word 'rock star,' the two words, 'rock star.' Not even 'soft rock star. Not even limestone star. I don't like those words.

I think shareholders are the great evil of this modern world.

You can never say you're big - I don't think you can ever take anything like that for granted.