On tour I'm finding out that I am half gypsy, 40% vagabond, and 10 house cat.

Inspiration comes from everywhere always. But it's strongest in love and in its absence.

I took piano and drum lessons when I was young, and took a lot of choir classes in high school. Beyond that I just play by ear and learn as I go.

Even before I started writing songs, that was one of my goals to be a writer, and I still have that goal. I've just gotten sidetracked.

The people of Iowa are a rare breed.

I don't really believe in plans. They only change. My goal is simply to be able to make music and live life in this crazy, falling-apart world.

There's a weird period of learning how to play guitar where your fingers are constantly messed up a handful.