I love stretching myself musically.
I knew that collaborating on songwriting would be difficult for a lot of people, because I was known very much, for my independence and the fact that I wrote these quirky songs that were not typical structure, not typical sound - you know, really original stuff.
I remember even getting kicked out of a bar once because I was too loud and obnoxious.
I don't mind people not liking me as long as there's mutual respect.
I just want to make music and make a living. I just have to find the means of doing that.
Now, in music, it seems more like the popular crowd suppresses anyone who is different.