I grew up obsessed with science fiction, and when I was really young, I wanted to be a scientist.

I always just made music that resonates with me emotionally.

Whenever I've had success, I never learn from it. Success usually breeds a degree of hubris. When you fail, that's when you learn.

I sort of use as my guiding principle that show The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin. Whenever possible, do the stupid thing.

A vegan who beats his wife is far further down the ethical ladder than a meat eater who's kind to his children.

When you're signed to a big label you're always in the position of convincing them, especially now because labels are barely keeping the lights on, so getting them to spend a little bit of money is really hard.

The moment a career is on a quantitative downswing, your loathsomeness is sort of attenuated.