As you get older you realise that nothing lasts forever. It's not depressing, but it does make moments more intense.

There's something to be said for being classically trained on piano, but not having your whole makeup be tied to one instrument.

I really do try to let the identity or voice inside come out.

I like to hear what other people's interpretations are, because people come up with things I'd never thought about.

In general, I think I'm a very private person. But I also love human beings.

Sound is a very unruly thing, and you have to really respect that it's going to differ every time you play.

If a psychiatrist would analyze [the lyrics], I'm sure they'd come up with something interesting. I really don't try to twist them. I don't want to slash things.