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

I stayed involved with music my whole life. I was always playing with other people.

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

I'm learning as I go. The music has drawn me out of my shell. It's made me open my door a little more and be able to look at people in the eye.

I love making music but with that comes a lot of responsibility and you have to put yourself out there more. I'm learning as I go. The music has drawn me out of my shell. It's made me open my door a little more and be able to look at people in the eye. In that sense of the word, it has been helpful to me so I am happy now.

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.