Motivation is just this potion to create stuff, a compulsion to express the truth of my own experiences in this life.

I love playing in front of people. I feel powerful, 'cause I don't have to really say anything - I'm just singing.

I never really expected to win the hearts of the masses.

I've always been a loner, and I've spent most of my life as a single person.

My guitar playing has not developed as much as I think it could because I never practice. I only play when I'm writing or recording or when I'm playing on tour. When I'm sitting around at home, I never play.

When I did have a little bit of commercial success, it really didn't suit my temperament at all. I'm a terrible public person.

I can't believe I got a major-label record deal. My music was quirky, and my voice was so odd and high and girlish, it was like a weird novelty act.