I think the more removed I feel, the more I warm up to the role of singer.

No one appreciates a professional anymore. Everyone's a mystic. Which is why I take drunk Jim over acid Jim - the argument all roads eventually lead to.

Really good musicians don't think of "self-reflection."

I like playing music. I don't always like the feeling of people looking at me. I don't think I'm a natural performer, but I'm getting better.

I've never had any kind of work ethic. I've never sat down with the intention of writing a song.

I'm not that conscious of my writing, so pacing the lyrics doesn't really enter the picture.

I always start with the lyrics, because starting with the music means the words will be bad.