I remember early on, for instance, having to play wedding gigs, that I hated playing the music. Now I don't have to play music that I don't like. I only get to do what I enjoy, so that's pretty lucky.

I've always loved to read. But sometimes I go for a year without reading, because I forget to.

Songs are kind of alive, I think; once you finish writing them, that doesn't mean that that's it for the song. It can have its own little life, I think.

I became a musician so I wouldn't have to get up at 6 in the morning.

I don't want to be the next big anything. I just want to play for people and that's it.

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

I just want to make my music, and I want it to stand on its own.