I like what the future holds. I don't like thinking about the past.

There are a few people that I always say, "Hey, what do you think of this?" The minute that you know that you want this particular person to hear it, you know that you're pretty much done - although you're doing it to hear some feedback. It's a smart move to know whose ears you want.

Time plays a role in almost every decision. And some decisions define your attitude about time.

Everyone should be encouraged...in spiration and artistic freedom is the cornerstone of rock and roll.

In cities like New York and Austin, there's much more of a social context for music than in other places.

I want to get lean and mean, keep it minimalist.

I missed out on my teenage years. I led a sheltered life. I was practicing scales instead of going out there and playing football.