If you're part of a record company, you're a manufactured product. It doesn't mean that you're not talented.

I just can't help but see things differently.

What I normally do with recording, performing, and touring is my name. It's all on my shoulders. If it's a great show, I'm great. If it's not a great show, I'm not great.

If I stopped making records or performing, I'd probably still be famous for a while being me. But I'd rather have something to show for myself.

Glasses are not only functional but can be a great way to express yourself and to change your look. As frames around your eyes, glasses are perhaps one of the most important aspects of how you style yourself.

I feel more inspired than ever, and think that I will finally achieve what I have long been wishing for: a balance of work and privacy - a harmony.

A few years ago my goal was to try and get the goddamned album made, which put me in a real bad frame of mind.