When I get compared to artists like Jose Gonzalez or Bon Iver, I can't help but think, "I've been doing this since they were in third grade."

When you get older, you're bothered, or inspired, by other things in life than a girl breaking up with you. Things get heavier as you get older.

You really think all of those indie music dorks go to SXSW every year to check out music? They go there to wear their laminates and act important and try to get laid.

Nylon string is still a new love and I'm not tired of it yet.

I don't make demos. I don't have the interest or the energy or the time.

Anyone who has toured as long as I have, or who has traveled as extensively, and says that they've never cheated is lying.

When I get compared to artists like Jose Gonzalez or Bon Iver, I can't help but think, "I've been doing this since they were in third grade."