Of course there are influences, of course there are things that are inspiring, but it's weird to think that I'm trying to keep a mental inventory of them and report them clearly to whomever might ask.

I really love traveling, I love playing.

It's very hard to separate what is a conscious decision and what's not.

The nature of making music and making art, what motivates me is that it's interesting. It's interesting to listen, to really listen to other people's point-of-view. Take in their work. Listen to the way they sing. Listen to the way they write lyrics. What they are trying to express.

Believe in the power of songs.

In my imaginary utopian world there would be a greater allegiance between music writers and musicians.

I think more like Charlie Chaplin than like Jennifer Anniston.