To shut down the ability to feel pain means you shut down all emotions, joy included. It makes our hearts feel small, it robs us of our joy, and really keeps us no safer.

I love playing big rooms. There's nothing like it. It's a power trip.

I've always had a love for poetry and when I got signed to a record label I thought, 'How odd that I'm doing a record before a book of poetry.'

We can't underestimate the value of silence. We need to create ourselves, need to spend time alone. If you don't, you risk not knowing yourself and not realizing your dreams.

Being engaged with life. One has to develop a poet's eye for perfect moments, moments that most people pass by.

On my own I generally have very messy hair, wear jeans and sneakers.

Without a band, I'm much more free to improvise.