I honestly haven't thought much about what to play and where, perhaps i should...it seems like most musicians are better at that than I am.

By being vulnerable, either with yourself or in the presence of another person, that’s where all growth and ultimate well-being comes from.

When 'Play' first came out, journalists didn't review it; it didn't get radio play. And then it became this big successful record and, I hate to admit this, I found myself liking the fame. I bought into it.

My secret is being not terrible at a lot of things.

Musically, New York is a big influence on me. Walk down the street for five minutes and you'll hear homeless punk rockers, people playing Caribbean music and reggae, sacred Islamic music and Latino music, so many different types of music.

New York has inspired more remarkable music than any other city I can think of.

What fascinates me about addiction and obsessive behavior is that people would choose an altered state of consciousness that's toxic and ostensibly destroys most aspects of your normal life, because for a brief moment you feel okay.