Once I'd heard 'Modern Times' by Bob Dylan, it really changed the way I wanted to make records.

Cocaine made me talk forever. The most nonsensical rubbish that you could ever think of.

I hate to say this, but I always listen to the music and the instrumentation first, and then grab on to the lyrics later.

Goodbye Norma Jean From the young man in the 22nd row Who sees you as something more than sexual More than just our Marilyn Monroe

It was Elvis that got me interested in music. I've been an Elvis fan since I was a kid.

There's a lot of hate in the world.

I am such a Luddite when it comes to making music. All I can do is write at the piano.