I grew up in cattle country-that's why I became a vegetarian. Meat stinks, for the animals, the environment, and your health.

I wanted to write songs that would play themselves on stage, songs that sweep you through their current.

There needn't be a distinction between your life and your music.

I never, my producer never, we never let myself just sing. We were always trying to get the perfect vocal.

I just try to speak passionately about things I'm involved in and moved by.

It's just a theory really, but I have always thought that your physical surroundings can shape your voice and personality.

My voice and the styles and genres I sing all express my appreciation for what I hear.