Even the bands I dig don't have a history of attaining mass consumption.

When there are no women on the tour it can get awful and ugly - constant horrible jokes and gross behaviour. It needs to be leavened with a feminine presence.

I was hanging out with Jonathan Richman last night.

Even the bands I dig don't have a history of attaining mass consumption.

It is hard, though, 'cos record labels love to boss you around. I won't let them do that anymore.

My high-school dream was to be in a band, pay my rent and eat - and I've been able to do that for 20 years. So I'm completely content.

When I write a song, it's all about the riff - the riff first, then the words come later.