I made songs really for myself - I didn't ever expect to put it out there and make this a record for mass consumption, this was really just a way for me to get out of my own situation and reclaim that part of myself - so when making the songs, I wanted a testament to what I'd gone through, I wanted a snapshot of those moments.

No one is born with hate in their heart.

Having kids had a big effect on me, but nothing more than when they started to get older- that really made me realize how fleeting each moment is.

Anytime you put yourself in a creative box, it's going to stifle you; it's not conducive to the writing or recording process.

Festivals are weird, you never know what to expect so it's a bit more nerve wracking then playing your own show.

These are dangerous days we live in and you, the artists, are our last defense.

Sometimes art is just about getting a reaction, that's really the end-all be-all.