And because my teeth don't bite, I can take them out dancing I can take my little teeth out and show them a real good time

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.

I always wanted to move to New York because of the Velvet Underground, because of the picture that they painted of New York City.

Africa. There are a gazillion different languages people speak there, different bone structures, so vast and different.

If you have sensitivity then mysticism will be part of your life. It's a very beautiful thing and a very real thing but it's not something to not take seriously and it's not something to take seriously.

Having friends who are records nerds - that's the best thing you can do, have a record-geek friend to take you far.

Now everybody knows about this thing that's my secret. It was my thing, the music I turned to when I was alone and needed it. It's what helps me get through these times. It's just between me and music, and now it's been shared with the world.