All of my favorite records have vocals high in the mix, even if it's music that wasn't necessarily mainstream.

Initially, I was very much concerned with having absolute control. But as time has gone by, I'm not. I mean, the whole first record was really just how I spent my free time: stoned and drinking coffee in my house, spending three hours on a song.

I'd like to thank myself, and congratulate myself, and give myself a big pat on the back.

I'm sure as I progress the sound may get cleaner but right now, I'm still interested in having it rough but never overwhelmingly so. I consider myself an amateur pop songwriter and I want that to come through, too.

I like California a lot more than New York these days.

I think the Internet shortens the distance between people, and that can often lead to inappropriateness.

Ricky Nelson... I couldn't believe it when he died. He was a great rock star.