My music - that's the one area I won't let myself be pushed around. But in other parts of my life, I'm a confused mess.

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

I'm pretty good with languages. I know a bit of French and actually want to live in France some day so that I can get fluent. I think it'd be tragic to go through life only knowing one language.

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

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.

I don't believe songs that try to say everything in a simple slogan.

Writing helps me process things that are happening to me.