Even from a listening end now, I'm still completely a fan of music.

I like a lot of different kinds of music. I like strong projects, big music.

I started a recording studio. I started producing people and doing remixes.

I play and I've played in heavy bands, but when I write for myself, I don't particularly feel like writing huge rock riffs. It just doesn't work for me and my voice.

I think if you're able to make the music you want and you can do it in the right kind of context, you don't have to be a circus ringleader to be successful.

All of the music works on its own, but it doesn't really make as much sense without the picture.

After 12 intense years of rock music, I was happy to get away from making a record and going out on a tour. When I did it, I wanted to feel inspired. After a while I finally had my fill working on other people's music, and I started coming up with music on my own and said, 'This could be for me.