I don't really need to appeal to some stockbroker, and I always sort of root for the underdog. I probably consider all that when I'm writing, but it's not in the forefront of my brain.

My songs, well, they are sad, but in all of them the person singing them - me or whoever - is actually still trying and hasn't given up yet.

As a producer you can be more objective about the songs because you didn't write them.

I don't really need to appeal to some stockbroker, and I always sort of root for the underdog. I probably consider all that when I'm writing, but it's not in the forefront of my brain.

I don't think anyone wants to do the same thing over and over again.

I don't like to think about stuff that's boring.

It's hard to write any good song. It seems more rewarding, or maybe just easier, to write sad ones.