I tried to play bass in a punk band once, and it was an absolute disaster. I can’t play anything. I don’t know what it is.

Eventually, out of sheer will of never wanting to get a job or go to college, I found my way into doing music full-time.

As a songwriter I hate this whole, 'If it's a sad song, it has to sound like a sad song thing.' And that goes all the way back to my days with the Format. I'm an insane narcissist, so if I have to get something off my chest, I'll get something off my chest.

May your past be the sound of your feet upon the ground.

There’s always some level of optimism in every single song.

It's as simple as finding something on the street and then writing a jingle. If I'm driving and I have my turn signal on and it's rhythmic, maybe I just write a song to that.

I always wanted to be a singer, but none of my friends thought I could sing.