The idea that we're somehow centrally important to the planet's existence is pretty comical - although I'd like us to be.

I'm not going to change my ways just to please you, or appease you.

I'm a fairly tormented artist, and I'm less willing to indulge myself in self-pity, outside of songwriting.

Don’t you rob yourself of what you’re feeling; don’t rob yourself of all that you could be.

I'm familiar with that feeling of silence that comes with a very imminent catastrophe, when you know you have absolutely no control over a situation.

But then there are magical, beautiful things in the world, and there's incredible acts of kindness and bravery and in the most unlikely places, and it gives you hope.

The reason I play music is to touch people - for selfish reasons, as well. It feels good to make someone else feel something, whether it's a kiss, a painting, good idea or it's a song.