Music commands how we feel, dictates what we experience in our feelings.

I think war is based in greed and there are huge karmic retributions that will follow. I think war is never the answer to solving any problems. The best way to solve problems is to not have enemies.

I'm singing the way that I love to sing, which is like old soul, like old Al Green. I grew up about an hour from Memphis. So all that music that I grew up with - the Stax music and early rhythm n' blues - I'm doing that. I'm actually getting out from behind my guitar and I'm singing.

Chasing dragons with plastic swords, Jack Off Jimmy everybody wants more.

I'm not dead. I mean, I may be getting older, but I'm not dead!

I try to conduct my life with a little levity.

I am learning. I'm a slow learner. I repeat myself three times, relationship wise.