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

I get to swim in the ocean every single day, which is a very, very important thing to do to stay connected.

Good art doesn't really have an expiration date on it. That's something to be happy about, if you're making art.

Of course, before the internet people found records, too. You can still do it. It's just that people like to make the least amount of effort as possible.

Within America, there are extremely different place. I'm not saying it's one homogenous color. It's obviously an incredible place. There's no other place like it, and it's incredibly diverse.

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 find Mexico exciting to visit, but I think [it] is looked down upon. Mexico is not a very respected place, unless you're Mexican, and even then it's something of a love/hate relationship.