There's two facets to writing a song. There's you sitting in your room writing the sentiments of the song; the lyrics, the melody and the changes, and then there's the part where you go into the studio and you put clothing on it.

Great vocal track on "You can't cheat fate."

I am affected by what is around. I don't think many people would admit that.

I always imagine later on these songs I could've played with a band, but it never worked out that way.

Even with Extreme, I don't think you have a choice but to sort of have somewhat of an influence of the times.

Live are a really good band. I like Stone Temple Pilots, Radiohead I love. Even Oasis.

If you play music for no other reason than actually just because you love it, the skills just kinda creep up on you.