I've always said I've wanted to be around forever. I never wanted to be the latest, greatest thing. I want to be like Willie Nelson - touring when I'm 70. To do that, you can't be the latest, greatest thing because those things fizzle out.

Life aint always beautiful, but its a beautiful ride.

I love the road. That's always been my goal. I've said that to many record labels. I want to make records. The road is my favorite. Some people hate the road, I love the road.

I try never to focus on the radio, just find great songs, find emotion and just write the best songs you can. I think when you get fixated on trying to do something too accurate, it becomes more washed out and less what you intended it to be. So I think each time the challenge for me is to try and reinvent a little bit.

My goal is to hit the gym every day I'm on vacation. Usually I just end up sleeping and drinking beer.

Every storm runs, runs out of rain

My whole back's tattooed. I just wanted a twist. I was always in punk bands when I was little I think that's where the tie comes from.