I don't really think of time off as writing blocks. I think that's a western notion of demonizing inactivity. When your imagination decides it needs to take a nap. maybe that's what it needs to do.

Playing things too safe is the most popular way to fail.

I just wanted to move out of Portland to do something.

You can't get better at things you never play.

If you play acoustic guitar you're the depressed, sensitive guy.

I was trying to do the same thing that I always do which is make an interesting record

Burning every bridge that I cross to find some beautiful place to get lost.