Don't lose your temper; use it.

I don't listen to music for fun. I ain't got enough time for fun! I'm always busy writing my own music. I don't try to compete or see what other people are doing.

I have a strict policy that nobody cries alone in my presence.

I usually get up at 3 A.M. I don't require a lot of sleep, and if I get tired, I'll take a powernap during the day.

Depression runs in my family on both sides, and I have to be wary.

All the fame and fortune, glory and prestige, can't make me happy if it goes against what I believe.

Songwriting is my way of channeling my feelings and my thoughts. Not just mine, but the things I see, the people I care about. My head would explode if I didn't get some of that stuff out.