There are lots of people in the world whose existence doesn't revolve around American culture.

In Canada there's an extensive grant system that really allows people to make their work without having to suffer that much, and I'm staring to come around on that, that maybe people don't have to suffer. Maybe you can just not be unhappy and make beautiful music in Canada, maybe that's ok.

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

I think every musician is different, every artist is different, and in a perfect world people would be able to pursue their own path and have the inspiration and the drive to, and the energy and dedication to take their path to its fruition. I don't really believe in formulas.

You don't want to be conscious of everything.

I like the idea of interviews where you just talk about stuff instead of where it's my chance to talk to my public through something else.

Believe in the power of songs.