I went to America and got into a band, had success, had hits in Australia.

I know a lot of actors who started out as musicians and have very successful careers as actors, but most people don't know them as musicians.

I was more than just a moody artist.

I've heard from writers and musicians and fans that they think I'm underrated.

I don't know any musician, successful or otherwise, that got in it to make money. Or writer, for that matter. You get into it because you love it.

At this young age I am already sold on the idea of the dog. One of God's absolutely greatest inventions and one that needs no more tinkering. The dog is the perfect beast, companion, friend, shoulder to lean on, and scapegoat when too many cookies are missing. And a dog won't hold that against you, either. I am at peace sitting in silence with a dog.

I was - I've always been a bit of perpetual adolescent.