As a songwriter you have an umbilical cord to the song and it's hard to expand on your understanding of the lyrics. Whereas when you cover a song you can create your own reason why you're attached to it.

There are days when I still want to be able to do what I want when I want, but there's also something wonderful about being secure.

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

"Spirituality comes from questioning everything but at the same time accepting everything. You can even be spiritual watching TV. When the ad comes on and says, "Don't hate me because I am beautiful," question that."

Heartache is very fertile ground for song-making but so is happiness, so is absolute bliss.

Justin Bieber looks like a lesbian. Hot as sh*t!

I believe in monogamy if that's what a couple decides upon together, but it all depends on the personal history and culture of the two involved.