When something's ending, you go through so many phases, and it can be frustrating. But once you're out on the other side, it's like you can really see all the crazy phases you went through.

I got stood up by the letter Y, he was hanging around with his X.

I wasn't very aware of pop music because I attended an arts school. For me, it was all about jazz.

I try to just make music that I love, and if I believe in it that's all that matters.

Sometimes when you're trying to do a record too close to home, you can get really distracted.

I had very modest expectations when I first moved to New York. I didn't even expect to get a record deal.

If I make a record I love, then somebody will like it. Maybe not everybody, but that won't matter.