There are no rules or certain methods. I usually start with the guitar or piano and sing melodies over the chords. The lyrics seem to be born out of that, and the fact that it's still a mystery to me is my favorite part.

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.

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

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.

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 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.