There is something to mystery. You make up this entire world that you fit into because of what the actual music does to you.

I like California a lot. There's a lot of space, but it's actually the most populated place in the nation.

I know some people really try to avoid music when they're writing and recording, but I am very inspired by so many different musicians, and I need to learn. I sit around and try to play along to certain songs that I really love. It helps you explore new territory. I don't think I listen to enough.

The best New York in the world is driving down the [Pacific Coast Highway] listening to the Velvet Underground. That's the best time I've ever been to New York.

Now if I lived in my land, which I do, if I lived in Iceland, if I lived in Greensland I'd still have Chinese children, but out of my ears my little grey baby hears.

I'm one of those people that if you're told that if you put your hand in the fire, you'll burn your hand, I won't listen.

Trying to find comfort in perpetual discomfort has been my life's work.