When you first start writing a song, it's fun, then when you start recording it, it's fun, but by the time you've finished recording it, you're sick of it.

I'm not a pop song lyric writer. I can't just focus on one simple meaning or even a double entendre.

The best artists are the ones that work the hardest, and if you work hard enough, you'll eventually experience the happy accidents that are art.

A band is a great way to destroy a friendship, and a tour's a great way to destroy a band.

I always want to make Strokes records and play Strokes shows.

A band is a good way to break up a friendship.

I enjoy songwriting. It's slow-motion improvising.