Politics and music don't necessarily go hand in hand. They just do for me.

My main area of activism is the death penalty, and it will continue to be once this crisis is over with.

I just had a child on purpose at age 56, I'm pretty f---ing optimistic.

I'm a very disciplined person when it comes to my work, but discipline can't save m from being a drug addict.

I don't type fast. I type with three fingers - two on one hand, and I only get one going on the other. I think my thumb's in there, but I'm not sure. I may be no better than an orangutan when it comes to that.

Every leap forward that I make is by reaching back and firmly getting a footing in the past, and pushing forward as hard as I can.

I don't believe that songwriting has to be profound, but I truly believe that it's a crime for you to go outta your way for it not to be.