Yoga really helped with stress relief and just not hurting myself when I tour. It really was super helpful.

I love just going out; long drives, the ocean, my kids, new music, new gear, new plug-ins, coffee, and donuts at four in the morning. Even just waking up and writing.

I believe animals should be respected as citizens of this earth. They should have the right to their own freedom, their own families, and their own life.

I learned that once it's over, it's really over, and to not take anything for granted.

Things always work out if you don't send that e-mail. That's another great life lesson: I've sent enough e-mails of just "f - k you, f - k you, f - k you" and hit send. I've learned a lot from never being able to take back that I sent that e-mail.

Whether I'm stressed out or angry or happy or depressed - however I feel, I say "I love my life," no matter what. That usually keeps me centered.

I do pranayama breathing now as a meditation, and that's very helpful. Meditating changed my life.