I don't know if it's cool to say this anymore, but I grew up listening to Gary Glitter. A majority of his songs were in that shuffle-blues beat, and I think that's probably why I tend to write like that.

I knew at quite a young age that I had an issue with drinking.

I like their darkness but I also like the pop-side of the Velvet Underground.

I tend to like songs that are very emotional, that strike a chord with me emotionally.

I don't think I've ever tried to be anything other than a weirdo.

People are People still gets played to death on '80s stations. It was our first big break in America. It's not exactly my favorite song.

When I write love songs, people think they're really soppy - but I see love as a consolation for the boredom of life.