I know I'm never going to be a big pop star, because I'm not willing to conform.

I heard Nirvana, and discovered that songs could be like poetry, but a little bit more refined: you didn't have to have 20 verses to get your point across.

I think that it's the job of the artist to be in transition and constantly learn more.

I discovered the same thing Gram Parsons did, that soul music and country music are practically identical. Based off of the same chord structures, and the songs are of heartache and loss. The main connection is they both came up in church.

On the road, I weigh 168. At home, ten more.

I've got a 27-inch waist. Before, I was stupid smaller. Finding clothes in the South was impossible.

I always watched movies and rooted for the bad guys, you know? I've always been that kind of guy. I still hold some respect for criminals that are good at their jobs.