The problem is, and I'm just as guilty of this, a lot of people see their follower count increase and mistake that for friendships. It's great to have followers, especially if you want to sell albums, promote shows, or promote your friends, but you still need to get outside and talk to other human beings.

You have to be ruthless with yourself, in terms of being honest about what is working and what is not.

What I was trying to say in that bit, without saying it out loud, is that there were things - you're right, everything is very politicized these days, literally down to what kind of coffee you drink - that I used to fight with people about. And by the way, not just people like Republicans and Christians, but liberal friends of mine and very radical left-wing types, and alternative, indie types.

I fantasize and idealize myself as Bugs Bunny, but I know deep down I'm Daffy Duck.

I grew up in such a featureless, personality-less suburb. There was nothing to push against.

To get asked to do stuff like 'United States Of Tara' and 'Caprica' is terrific. I can't complain.

I'm grateful that I had that uphill battle for 10 years of going onstage and having nobody know who I was, because you have to win them over.