You can't really praise somebody's work and then criticize the process.

Sometimes I dream song ideas. I write a song in my dream, the melody and everything. But then sometimes I can't remember them. I think later on, I probably do.

I started writing songs, I guess, when I was about 13 or 14, but I didn't know if they were good enough yet or anything.

It's easier to write songs when you're single.

I'd rather play a few nights at the Fillmore than play one night at an arena.

I've had trouble being in relationships and writing. This has been a real problem for me. I don't know if it's because I'm not free to fantasize or create these fantasy things about other people

First thing, I throw on some jeans, a T-shirt and my Keds sneakers and make coffee. That is actually my favorite time of day. That is when I do my songwriting, when I am in writing mode.