I like my lyrics to feel conversational and truthful, as if we're having real talk. I don't really like generic lyrics.

Whatever it is that you love to do, be it collect comic books or play the guitar, that you can make a living at it, do it.

I'm a humanist. I'm an observer. I have a very scientific mind. I believe metaphysics and science absolutely blended are more the truth for me. It doesn't work just believing in what somebody says.

Everything I read about me is what I say. The way I've come across is exactly who I am. So far, they haven't skewed it to be one way or another too much.

I had my dysfunctions, but music gave me peace and joy. I never felt in tune with the world. My parents always saw me as an artist, and that greatly influenced me. My art was my autonomy.

I first met Hanson over in Japan and they gave me some great advice about the fans and they seem real down to earth. They're great.

A long term goal is to encourage students to start doing concerts in which I or the other artists will come back at the end of the school year to see their concerts.