I've played shows with injuries before but unfortunately cannot overcome having no voice.
I don't care if I starve.
I'm not a trust-fund type.
I've always made music that was representative of real life.
As far as writing, it's grown because I've really grown comfortable with who I am.
The key to songwriting is just to be able to observe, and put yourself in situations to be around people, and let those ideas come to you.