When I was a kid I really liked the guitarist of The Doors [Robby Krieger]. He plays blues, but he plays a lot of melodic things. He plays scales that are kind of unusual, and some bent notes.

I guess the majority of people who want to ban certain musicians are the ones who are so proud of everything America stands for.

I just imagine that every song in and of itself is great, but when you add them all up, it's too much of me maybe.

The lyrics are different from Nick Cave songs and lyrics. His songs are very narrative.

I'm not dying for things to say.

Besides, going on tour and playing songs and arranging things, going to practice, it's all I know to be productive.

I just don't think people listen. I mean, they can't listen to a whole album closely without checking their iPhone or wanting to skip to their favorite song, or putting something else on, practically. That's why the zone out is a good thing.