I believe in not over thinking things too much. When the right thing comes along, you really don't have a choice.

Writing is like building a bridge while you're on it. If you step forward you fall off and there's nothing in front of you.

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

As far as loneliness, I feel Los Angeles and its layout, having to drive everywhere - it is a lonely place. It's an isolated city in that respect because you're driving to places alone listening to the radio.

When my first daughter was born, I had to figure out a new way of [making music] so that I wouldn't wake her up.

After I quit my band, I definitely was so full, like I'm so full I could never eat again. I had that kind of feeling where the elements, like the touring stuff, were harder for me and I definitely felt fine not experiencing it again.

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.