I don't know many artists who are happy with themselves all of the time.

When someone comes to me and says the music I've made has affected them emotionally, that's the most gratifying part of my job.

I love that vinyl is actually growing in popularity, and that there are so many great record stores.

NASA is an utterly fascinating place, and the fact that the buildings look so anonymous almost make it more fascinating. You walk by a generic office-park-looking building, and you have no idea what's going on inside.

I love the idea of making records that people can use, records that have a sense of utility.

No one drives in Manhattan - in fact, many of the folks who live in Manhattan don't even have driving licenses!

I don't sleep very well when I travel. And as a result, I tend to be awake in cities when everyone else is asleep.