Songwriting is a very mysterious process. It feels like creating something from nothing. It's something I don't feel like I really control.

I often write either really early in the morning, or really late at night.

With other people, you're always swapping music. Somebody is always listening to something you've never heard. It's a great way to hear all sorts of new things.

I'm not sure about anything as far as religion and spirituality go.

You have to pay attention to the moment and make it the best it can be for you. I've been trying to do that. It's really made a major difference for me. I'm a happier person.

A lot of kids spent more time out of school than in, but I always loved school and thought it was my way out of Cleveland, and out of poverty.

We all must live our lives always feeling, always thinking the moment has arrived.