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.

When I tour I'm going to countries to play music for people. My presence in a country is not an endorsement or a condemnation of that country's policies. My presence in a country is an effort to connect with people through playing music.

I have actually found myself buying up more and more old analogue gear. I have this strange obsession with old drum machines.

Britney [Spears]'s actually kind of like a broken-down shell of a human being, that's what makes her so endearing and compelling.

A lot of people have realized that a good spiritual practice and a good meditation practice have real benefit. It’s not just something nice to do to make the universe happy.

What makes me vulnerable is any genuine expression of emotion in the presence of another person. It makes me vulnerable and my inclination is, of course, immediately to back away from anything that makes me vulnerable.

I'm envious of people who can sleep as long as they want. I have the circadian rhythm of a farmer.