I think I've kind of been mistaken for somebody who's trying to be a spokesperson for animal rights, and the fact is I'm not qualified to be a spokesperson. I am passionate about it, but I'm not trying to make other people do what I do.

Playing in an independent rock band will eventually make you equal parts truck driver, gladiator and mule. Glamour is for those with trust funds.

I have a pathological fear of getting my picture taken.

The most tender place in my heart is for strangers. I know it's unkind, but my own blood is much too dangerous.

All I want to do is sing on other people's records.

I was raised to be modest to the point of fanaticism. In my family, we don't talk about ourselves to each other. Vanity is considered the worst possible sin. I've gotten better about having to describe things. If you're going to make a record and people are going to write about you, it's your responsibility to answer questions. It's validating - I'm just very clumsy.

You're not supposed to totally know what's happening. The songs are supposed to give you clues so you can fill in the blanks.