Being human is difficult. Some people make it more difficult than others. I was one of those people.

Everything I do, I do it for somebody I've never met before, something in the great beyond. That's my primary relationship, really, is with something divine. I feel a connection as real with that as I've ever had with anybody on this earth.

I believe nothing happens by mistake. You know, the universe has a divine plan. That sounds dramatic.

It’s nice to be able to try and build the life you want for yourself.

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.

Live fast. Die young. Be wild. Have fun.

I only know how to do me, so that's just what I'm going to do.