You learn to present dark things without including their ability to harm, treasuring them for what they are.

Everybody is in various states of needing to transcend something. I believe in mental health care, but when we call people "crazy," we exclude them from our circle.

I grew up in Southern California, so the whole concept of a local music history is still kinda novel to me.

I always want to try and see what the appeal is in anything. It's the healthiest and most honest approach.

The reality of having a kid involves day-to-day practicality - not broader philosophical outlooks.

The studio's a collaborative environment. I just try to let people bring their own ideas to the songs and see what happens.

Anger is preverbal, so, by the time you're using words to express an angry feeling, you're already imposing loads of structure on that primal experience.