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.

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

I think one of the best things you can do is write really sad songs that touch some semblance of... I guess 'hope' is the right word?

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.

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 think you just have to have some rapport with the song.