I've changed the way I look at things. When I put out a record or single I don't allow myself to set up expectations like, "This song must be a number one hit. Its got to sell X amount of records." I have fallen into that trap before.

You are only as big as your experiences.

Bowie's obviously my biggest influence.

I tend to get my hands into all these other things and all these distractions, and after a while I start feeling depleted.

It's got big riffs and really it's a rock and roll album. I think Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver fans will relate to that

As I've gotten older, I've found that I'm not afraid anymore to throw my influences into making a record.

I prefer a three-piece suit myself. Very sixties rock and roll. But they're not too quirky. Businessmen could wear them.