I love Thich Nhat Hahn. One of my favorite quotes of his (and I’m paraphrasing), he’s talking about cultivating happiness, and he was saying, at the very least, just be happy you’re not at the dentist right now. He was talking to someone who was having a really hard time finding joy.

I'm just fascinated with the world that I can see, but I'm even more fascinated with the world that I can't see.

Without David Bowie, popular music as we know it pretty much wouldn't exist.

In 1991 I did an interview wherein I described myself as a 'teetotal Christian,' which was an exaggeration, although I do like tea and Christ.

I've been an animal rights activist and a vegan for 28 years. The entire time, I've asked myself: How do I best advance an animal rights agenda?

I'm like a bad musical cliche because I bring my guitar on the road and try to write songs in hotel rooms.

I know it's simple, but my main inspiration is just my love of music. I know that sounds overly naive. But it's true.