First and foremost, I consider myself a songwriter.

I didn't need more fame or money. I needed more heart.

I'm like a shark. I've got to be constantly moving.

I'm glad I took that time to work really hard on the music. I feel the effects of that now in a positive way with my connection with the audience.

First and foremost, I consider myself a songwriter.

On the road, in my bunk, I sleep better than I do anywhere else in the world.

I realized that I wanted to get better in every way. As a person, as a friend, as a songwriter, as a musician, as an artist, record producer, you name it.