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

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

I gave up that idea of trying to make music that I thought other people would want. I just made music for myself and music for people that I knew.

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.

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

I never really know what I'm playing. I just follow what sounds good in my head and keep going.

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.