I was hanging out with Jonathan Richman last night.

See, to me, rock'n'roll doesn't have any point. It's just fun. It has a million different angles and they're all valid. But I think rock might be a world issue.

For me, it's all about The Dubliners by James Joyce. I love The Dead.

I guess I'm about ready to promote myself in a more human way. I don't feel quite so insecure.

The best songs I write in 20 minutes.

So many times I thought to myself, man, I never want to do drugs again. But I would never sacrifice any experience I've ever had on them, and I am not remorseful that I've done them. I would like to get more and more away from drugs.

When I was 14 years old, I was a huge fan of the Velvets, the Stooges and the Modern Lovers. They are my three favourite bands. I never get sick of 'em.