Writing is a necessary thing for me, just to keep myself level. It has beneficial effects on my life.

You're one microscopic cog in his catastrophic plan.

I look at you and you look at me and deep in our hearts know it That you weren't much of a muse, but then I weren't much of a poet

Writing screenplays makes me a better musician because it clears my head. After writing a movie, I go running back to music as fast as I can.

I don't like those songs where you have to listen to a story to get into them. I don't want to have to pay attention to music in that way, I just want it to hit me in the heart and do what music's supposed to do.

I have a particular dislike for children's films. I'm way past the novelty aspect.

Being a parent can make you a horrible person at times, because you're pushed to the limit constantly.