I think people want to put you in a box and close it away so that it makes them feel better. A lot of musicians get that.

I was doing stuff that for me was sort of more about playing real music.

Someone asked me if I was a method actor - I loved that! I needed to know what it felt like to lose everything just to do the Bad Day video! I could really feel the angst!

I just did whatever it took to keep making music - I slept on couches. You would be amazed at how far $20 can go if you stretch it out.

I write everything. I have that control issue with my music. That's why I'm not in a band.

I realized the more I made the music for myself, the more successful I was becoming.

I didn't have to see this big clock on the wall and worry. Most of the record I made was experimental. If you have a lot of time to do that you don't have to worry about the money, plus, I had no money. It was more out of necessity than choice.