We always thought we had to follow a certain theme but I don't agree with that anymore. I think the fans deserve a wider variety of music.

As a songwriter, if you can touch people and make them feel a little less alone in the world, then you've done your job.

I don't get mad too much.

I think if you're a good songwriter, that's what you are first - not a star or celebrity.

I make a living doing what I love doing, and it's what brings me joy.

Tragedy in life normally comes with betrayal and compromise, and trading on your integrity and not having dignity in life. That's really where failure comes.

We always thought we had to follow a certain theme but I don't agree with that anymore. I think the fans deserve a wider variety of music.