Eventually I want to subsidize my income with other creative outlets that are going to not keep me tied to the road so much.

Making an album should be an honest experience. It shouldn't be about trying to gauge where popular music is today; it should be about artistic expression and putting down what you want to put down.

To be appreciated by a whole 'nother generation of fans, all of a sudden discovering you, it's kind of what I did with the classic bands I love - the ones that influenced me.

The thing is, unfortunately, I write the best songs when I'm miserable.

You are only as big as your experiences.

It doesn't matter what kind of problems a family is having; it should always stay in the family.

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