For me, songwriting is something that I have to do ritually. I don't just wait for inspiration; I try to write a little bit every day.

Now, music almost feels naked in my mind.

I try not to do anything by formula.

It would be nice if I was remembered at all. I don't really care about being remembered. I just want to enjoy my life today and do my best while I'm here. I'm not that ambitious, other than to have a good life now.

I'm not trying to overcome my father or fill his shoes or reach any kind of level that he did. We're talking about a [Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart] of rock music.

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.

The most important thing in art is taste.