I always believe that a person can learn so much by just jumping into something and trying to do it rather than having someone else teach you everything.

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

Songwriting is like editing. You write down all this stuff - all this bad, stupid stuff - and then you have to get rid of everything except the very best.

I don't buy a lot when I travel, but when I do, I like to send gifts from wherever I am. It's fun to find the local post office.

I'm able to see humor in a lot of things.

As long as there are religions, there are going to be people who are hiding their rottenness behind the veil of religion.

Everything's been a struggle for me.