We have more media than ever and more technology in our lives. It's supposed to help us communicate, but it has the opposite effect of isolating us.

I don't want someone to squeeze me, that might take away my life. Just want someone to hold me, and we'll rock through the night.

I picked up the guitar at 11, but even before then, I was writing songs on the organ.

Some things remain fragments, just the lyrics and melodies or a line or two or a verse.

There's a power in words. There's a power in being able to explain and describe and articulate what you know and feel and believe about the world, and about yourself.

I think it's important, if you are an artist, to use your music to stand up for what you believe in.

I got a plan to get out of here, I've been working at a convenient store.