It's healthy for a band to become slightly less relevant

My marriage is the most important thing in my life, but in a weird way I'm able to focus on other things more clearly by having it in my life.

I used to download a lot of music, and I understand it in this economy, but personally I buy my music. It feels good to be able to support a band you like. Plus, it'd be really hypocritical if I were still doing that, since I really hope people are buying and experiencing my music.

You have to compensate for the luck thing by working as hard as you can and doing the very best you can do.

Don't decide that you're going to be a writer or musician and just expect it to happen because it's a big gamble and a lot less predictable than a conventional job. But you do increase the likelihood of success by working as hard as you can and holding yourself to the highest standard you can muster.

It's healthy for a band to become slightly less relevant

I think life awards you if have your priorities in the right place.