Maybe people would be surprised to know that I listen to old Neil Diamond albums from time to time. The man rocks. I defy anyone to prove me wrong.

Make yourself do something stupid so when you really do something stupid you won't feel so bad

I would probably say, 'Don't worry so much about stuff as you grow up.'

It really expresses a man in pain.

Getting to meet other artists that I admire is one of the best parts of my job. I don't know if I'd say "star struck" as much as excited to hear other peoples' ideas.

You guys are lucky, cuz in Europe, like you can show boobs on TV and like in magazines and what not. We're Americans so the slightest, the slightest glimpse of a nipple will.

Play music that means something to you. Make it happen for yourself.