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.

We're all human and life is complicated.

Demos are something you do in the early stages of your career, but when you get going, you just go in and record the song.

There were a lot more girls at the shows early on. I'd get off stage and there would be options. Those days are long gone, thank god.

I've guess I've gotten older and my sex appeal has waned. It's OK. I've got an amazing girlfriend and she keeps me happy.

I didn't want to put myself, or anyone else, asleep with another quintessential Mark Kozelek album.

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