I liked the idea of writing a song saying I'm happy with who I am, and I don't mind if people think I'm some old git.

I can't read music and I'm crap at learning lyrics. Especially since the accident I have memory problems. I can't remember words, names, places.

Russians have a new freedom, but as long as they don't express that freedom on a public platform.

My next record I really just want it to be a collection of great songs, classic songs in a way.

That's what I like to do, I like to make songs.

I like situations that force me to rethink things.

I think the older I get the more creative I get, I don't have the distractions that I had when I was younger.