Writing songs is about trying to connect with people on a deeper spiritual level - but I'm not a fan of contemporary Christian music.

I find the songs that have the most human components in production are the ones that will stand the test of time.

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

I have to shut down from other artists, because otherwise I end up giving them my stories.

Im not interested in fad songs.

I have a theory that you can decide to make whatever day it is a good day.

I started selling corn dogs, ended up in the music industry. That's how it all started.