I mainly let my imagination be my reality. Fantasy is my reality.

In the end, I find my influences or inspirations where I can.

I've clearer idea of how I don't want to be seen - as someone who does what everyone wants them to.

When I got to New York City when I was 18, I started playing in clubs in Brooklyn - I have good friends and devoted fans on the underground scene, but we were playing for each other at that point - and that was it.

The act of surrendering sort of puts me in a different mindset that allows me to be more of a channel - because I'm not holding on so tightly to things, I'm letting go, and I find that in letting go I become more of a channel for life to really happen on life's terms. I mean, maybe that sounds sort of metaphysical, but that's honestly how I feel.

My understanding of God has come from my own personal experiences. Because I was in trouble so many times in New York that if you were me, you would believe in God too.

If you are born an artist, you have no choice but to fight to stay an artist.