An uncle of mine emigrated to Canada and couldn't take his guitar with him. When I found it in the attic, I'd found a friend for life.

I've spent too many years at war with myself, the doctor has told me it's not good for my health.

A lot of people approach risk as if it's the enemy when it's really fortune's accomplice.

I really wanted to work with David Lynch. I was a big fan of The Elephant Man and Eraserhead.

You have to be yourself. Stay true to who and what you are. And if people still like you, that's great! If they don't, that's their problem.

I find that the rhythm of going on long walks will suggest melodies.

I don't need to manufacture trauma in my life to be creative. I have a big enough reservoir of sadness or emotional trauma to last me.