I really think that people are getting fed up with the computer generated music. I think it had a little time where it was new and it kind of worked, but it's so overdone that people are getting sick of it, and are turning back to real music.

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

I love writing with Colbie [Caillat]. We have something very magical together that's difficult to describe. We're very comfortable with each other, and that's really important for co-writing. I think both of us bring different things to each song.

You have to have a vision and know that it's worth seeing it through. Other than that, just be true to your heart.

I think every tour stop on the west coast is equally rewarding for me. There is something healing about the air and the light in the west.

I started writing when I was 17. I got an acoustic guitar for my birthday after I discovered Bob Dylan and James Taylor.

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