People who create art would be fools to assume they know exactly what people are going to think of it.

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.

I think sometimes songwriting becomes diluted when you have lots of components to mask a lack of core.

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

I truly believe that if you think something's stupid, that might mean it's actually good.

I think the voice is an underrated instrument these days and it's easy to make up for lack of ability with effects. I think sometimes people are more wowed with effects than core craftsmanship. Strong voices are not as common as they used to be.

I think the Yamaha has a giant quality. When you combine the Yamaha with other organs, you get this crazy rectangular sound. It's kind of flat and thick.