I'm not interested in corporate magic or fame.

There is maybe a cynicism because of my past as a writer.

I am not opposed to doing a side project, like Death Cab for Cutie, where it's completely different from my own band.

Melody is the single most important thing to any song, period. I don't care what anybody says, it trumps everything. Not because that's my opinion but because I think it's actually indisputable fact. The human brain retains melody easier than it retains words. It's that simple.

Nobody works harder than Lady Gaga. Nobody. She is unbelievable. I don't know how she sleeps, or when or if.

I wish people would spend their money on hybrid cars.

Im not interested in fad songs.