I'm not always a positive person. I wake up grumpy, I read the newspaper and I get furious that the world is still at war.

I try not to write songs. I would rather emote them, and I found myself going back to my room every night while on my trip, just pouring out new songs and new stories about what I was seeing, what I was feeling.

I really want to be able to keep going and I realize that in some aspects I've got to treat myself like an athlete.

I like to sit in front of the computer, going through files of music, and recording the final vocals, guitars and what- nots. But the windows are always open and you can hear the crickets, birds, chickens, and even the sound of rain hitting the studio. The farm is a great place to hang out in, learn from and create music.

Creativity is a religion. When you get into it, you will find your life becomes more spiritual.

The unavoidable kiss, where the minty fresh death breath is sure to outlast his catastrophe.

I'm lucky I'm in love with my best friend Lucky to have been where I have been Lucky to be coming home again