The Republicans initially sort of saw George W. Bush as a blank canvas, didn't they? It seems like they interviewed him when he was governor of Texas to see what kind of candidate he could be.

I was able to apply ukulele to whatever I'm trying to write. It's become part of songwriting for me, the knowledge I gained from hearing the melodies come out, and then applying that to guitar or vocals.

Sometimes, whether you like it or not, people elevate you. It's real easy to fall.

I'm having a hard time trying to figure out how to say things. I'm a little exhausted by the process.

Delight, Delight, Delight...in our youth.

It just seemed like I would. I mean, I didn't know him on a daily basis -- far from it. But, in a way, I don't even feel right being here without him. It's so difficult to really believe he's gone. I still talk about him like he's still here, you know. I can't figure it out. It doesn't make any sense.

We're not going to be the coolest rock stars in the world. We're trying to be good musicians.