I think when people try to use their art for political views, I think they're art becomes smaller, less interesting. And so for me, as an artist, I'm trying to speak about things in a universal way and not be pedantic or small-minded and try to convince other people of my political views. But having said that, every day I live in sort of complete terror because of what I read in the newspaper and what is going on in the world. I'm constantly, as I think many of us are, overwhelmed by the sort of, mass psychosis that's occurring.

Now, music almost feels naked in my mind.

I like songs and film because you can turn your life into a sort of myth or dream.

I try not to do anything by formula.

Growing up, I fantasized about being a rock musician and that somehow it would be really easy. I didn't realize that it's so much work.

Songwriting is kind of like a craft. It's not something that just comes in a dream. You've got to work at it.

It's a bit embarrassing watching myself, but I couldn't get someone else to play me, that would've been stupid.