Most Americans are very cool people.

Most poets are elitist dregs more concerned with proving their skill with a dictionary than communicating ideas with impact.

I have not the smarts or patience for political office.

Being unique is never easy, and often, by the time culture catches up with you, there are only a few people who notice.

'Duck Dynasty' is a ridiculous show, and long may it wave. America and democracy will endure. They've seen a lot worse.

I'd like to talk to Sean Hannity in a controlled environment and say, 'O.K., you can't interrupt and jump up and down like a professional wrestler.'

Everything I do, writing, touring, travelling, it all comes from the punk and hardcore attitude, from that expression - from being open to try things but relying on yourself, taking what you have into the battle and making of it what you will, hoping you can figure it out as you go. Make some sense of it.