Smile, it's easier than explaning why you're sad

Some people focus more on sonics. Some people focus more on story. I focus on both sonics and story.

Don't feel sad over someone who gave up on you, feel sorry for them because they gave up on someone who would have never given up on them.

The first four and a half years was me in the studio every day, writing songs for other people. I had jobs, too - eleven jobs. I worked at Kinko's, Fatburger, Subway - I was a sandwich artist - and I was a claims processor at Allstate Insurance.

Never run back to what broke you.

Why see the world / when you got the beach?

Go for someone who is proud to have you.