Music reflects the time that it's being made in, and so certainly, the music that's being made in 1986 by a 14-year-old kid will reflect some magic of 1986 for him if he's an inspired and creative musician.

I have no sense of patriotism, but I do have a sense of community.

Songwriting is like working on a jigsaw puzzle, and it doesn't make any sense until you find that last piece. It has to make sense or it doesn't work.

There are no real men.

I always thought if a guy could play the guitar, he must be something really special.

I don't think it's good to be sentimental, so I try not to be.

I don't like to be recognized on the street or in restaurants, and I don't like the whole celebrity thing.