Songwriting is like going to church. I'm connecting to something, and it's rewarding in really important ways. I don't need to share it with anyone to feel good about it.

I don't make money on the road, and so there's less and less incentive for me to do it when I don't have that adolescent desire for whatever it is, glory or fame.

Everything's been a struggle for me.

I'm totally committed to the cause of individuality. That's the only thing I stand by: independence.

My songs are about not knowing who to be and not knowing how to act.

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

I think the reason I've been able to keep making music is because I'm not married, I don't have kids.