I think one of the reasons that I love the fans that have stuck around, because I really enjoy writing different kinds of songs. I don't know if I write them well or not, but I can write them.

I don't know how to make magic. For most songwriter's that has only happened once or twice, and I don't know how to re-create that. I know that there are some tricks and tools, but the magic is the amazing part.

Kids think books are cool, especially when they see that people they think books are cool are reading.

There is also something exciting about the risk. Somewhere in me is a sadist that likes pain, I guess.

I went from living with my parents, to being signed out of high school. I have never, not had a boss, or someone else responsible for me. It is really cool as an artist to have that freedom.

It's hard to deny talent. If you're good, you're good.

I can't figure out why fans keep coming, maybe it's because they dig the songs.