There's definitely a visual aspect and an emotional aspect to a song. And that harks back, for me, to theater.

I think every good song tells a story, as ambiguous and vague as it may be. And if you know what a song is talking about, it can only help your performance.

I have to be involved. Whether it's me writing by myself or with other people, I definitely want to have my hand in the creative process. That's part of why I got into music in the first place.

There's definitely a visual aspect and an emotional aspect to a song. And that harks back, for me, to theater.

Some of the best rock shows I ever saw were those appealing to all your senses.

I actually got to write with one of my musical heroes, a guy named Raine Maida from Our Lady Peace. I got to sit down and write some songs with him, and that was pretty heavy. I listened to Our Lady Peace growing up. It got me through the teenage angst.

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