When I first started making music, I didn't really know what I was doing. I just wanted to write songs. I didn't have a concept. I didn't think it through. I was just flailing around doing what comes naturally. It took me a really long time to step back and deal with what I was doing with any kind of perspective or self-awareness.

People in L.A. don't have to brace themselves against the cold; they slack off permanently, and their brains turn to mush.

My growth as an artist and a person has been so slow and gradual, it's hard to make a story out of it.

I'd just like to inspire people to be themselves and do what they want and not conform to the rigid guidelines of the music or entertainment business.

Although I'm a huge fan of Ben Kweller, I don't think I'd cover one of his songs, simply because there's just so much of my own stuff I wanna do.

I don't really care about money. I find money boring and accounting boring, so I'm probably not going to ever make a lot of money.

The first kiss between two people is something really good in life.