I've been writing and collecting songs on the ukulele for at least 10 years, so it was time to clear them out of the apartment building and make room for some new occupants.I need to make room for the bassoon record.

I'm not having to show off or make a point about how good I am at doing something. I think I've always kind of been that way.

I'm making music for music's sake, and I have an audience I'm proud of.

This is still a young man's game, so we have to stay young. Music allows you to do that, especially rock'n'roll.

I can still write blues songs because I remember everything.

You have to be able to grow and move with the organism that is the music industry. You need to maintain flexibility. Ownership of your own stuff is key and then you're able to dictate on a present-terms basis what would be the most effective way to protect yourself and what you've created. You also don't want to lock yourself into a situation where a major label owns part of your touring and merchandise.

I've never been a calm, midrange type person.