I've never invested myself properly in trying to write stories. When I write lyrics, mostly I write each sentence separately on an index card and then I lay them out and I just mix them up.

Man, I hate to get depressing on you, but I don't have a game. I'm so alone, so depressed, so dark, no.

Whereas I think in New York every step is a detour in every direction.

I admire the actors that truly can impersonate someone - become someone, inhabit someone. It's amazing when you see it done.

Also, the more you're not focused on showbiz and instead focused on life, learning about other people, and keeping your eyes open and trying to be aware of the world.

What I love about lyrics is that they don't have to be very complicated. A good sentence over a great chord with a good melody - all you need is that one moment.

There's all these ways to instantly communicate - cars, computers, telephone and transportation - and even with all that, it's so hard to find people and have an honest communication with them.