A great hang is mandatory. But in all of my years as a traveling musician, on a whole it's been pretty damn magical. There have been a couple duds along the way, but most time, I'm in awe of the guys who want to play on my records.

Music should be poor. Music should be with out air conditioning. That's just the way it is.

I don't talk about my personal life. But the relationships I've had have usually been with other musicians. It's just easier that way.

I love the live cut part of making records the surprises are the prizes.

You can't roll a joint on an iPod, buy vinyl.

My band can tell you, I'd rather do anything than rehearse.

What is happy? I think happy's in the moment. I don't think everybody can be happy all the time.