Sometimes song happens all at once where you sit down and the lyrics and the music just come out. So there definitely isn't one way that it happens - there are a lot of different things that take place.

There's nothing better than actually getting to watch the person and see his or her mannerisms.

Not judging people is the fastest way to peace.

That's what rock music is, I think - constantly searching for authenticity, and being as honest as possible.

Being joyful is a choice.

I would rather portray the hero, if it's a really great film. All my favorite fictional film characters are heroes, such as in "The Last of the Mohicans" and "Robin Hood."

Sometimes song happens all at once where you sit down and the lyrics and the music just come out. So there definitely isn't one way that it happens - there are a lot of different things that take place.