When I was a kid I was the king of mullets. If you’re wearing a rock T-shirt and you’re a fan of Rush – one of the greatest bands in the universe – you’ve got to have a mullet.

Put one foot in front of the other. Keep marching forward, even when doubt, fear, and failure all come knocking at your door.

It was great growing up a nomad. To this day I still love hiking and back packing.

You know you’re really famous when there’s rumors about you being gay.

The idea that I would ever end up on David Letterman or Jay Leno is horrifying. I am such a freak in comparison to most other twenty-five-year-old guys. I have no idea what other people are thinking. I’m not really in touch.

It's nice if people ask to use your song. You have to make a decision as an artist how you feel about that.

Some people believe in God. I believe in music. Some people pray. I turn up the radio.