I think the main thing I would say is, don't settle. Don't settle for something that's not great.

When I first started out, I thought it was enough to make an angry song that pointed out the problems of the world.

The more I see, the less I know.

My mother and father took me in and provided everything for me - the love, nurturing, basic necessities - to give me the space to grow wings, so that when I went out into the world, I could fly.

Star Wars is mythology. Its like Greek mythology or Shakespeare. Its the story of good versus evil over a very long span of time. The storytelling is universal and timeless.

The music industry has been hijacked by corporate interests, but the way music affects people and resonates with them hasn't changed.

Music is sunshine. Like sunshine, music is a powerful force that can instantly and almost chemically change your entire mood. Music gives us new energy and a stronger sense of purpose.