To me, humor is part of a conversation with an audience.

Sometimes I'm extremely afraid of the unknown, but I'm so grateful to be on that journey.

I have always considered myself an artist and painting was the first medium that I claimed.

It was Rick's Rubin idea to have the 'Brooklyn' verse repeat. It already was a story, but having that made it a folk song. Instead of this rambling march of verses, Rick understands that music needs hooks. You need that repeated chorus, that everyone can sing along to.

When it comes to performing and entertaining, the art removes itself from the writing.

We have to continue to grow within and outwardly. We have to keep going.

In the music world, when we're making work, we are obligated to no longer be completely free from what we are to someone else - sort of like an athlete, where you become a role model to someone.