Because of my Buddhist practice, I'm never lacking for inspiration

So, once I've written a song, you know, I'm pretty happy with what the song is on its own terms.

When I was a teenager, I got into four track recorders, drum machines, and synthesizers, and I started producing instrumental music.

I wouldn't say that I've had a tough life by any stretch of the imagination.

My second record was all about big ideas - I was trying to make big statements about the culture, about life. I think in a certain way, I was a 27 year old kid with a guitar

It's inevitable your environment will influence what you do

I actually think sadness and darkness can be very beautiful and healing.