But it's not only: What are you going to do about touring, it's: What are you going to do with your life? Is there a point to what we do? I think there is. Making music, creating beautiful things. We have to be in love with the good and the beautiful. If we are not, then you're in a nihilistic state.

I love Ornette Coleman. I love Don Cherry. I love the way those guys play.

Music was what bothered me, what interested me.

Don't the people you're around shape the music, is that what you're saying? Everything does.

People can vote for who ever they want. That doesn't mean I have to go near them.

There's only X amount of time. You can do whatever you want with that time. It's your time.

I don't believe in dressing up reality. I don't believe in using makeup to make things look smoother.