I wanted to have something that I was proud of and that I knew people would enjoy.

I didn't just want to put something out that I wasn't satisfied with.

I'm not a fast, stream-of-consciousness lyricist at all - I know some guys who are, and if there is one skill I wish I had, it's that.

Yeah, touring can get rough some times and draining, but I always have to pinch myself and realize that I'm doing what I love.

I think my favorite thing is the mystery of life - it makes you feel that much better about accomplishing something.

My passion is for playing music and although everyone needs a break sometimes just to keep things interesting and fresh, there's no way I would ever give that up.

I think in the future I will end up doing a gospel album.