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

When something goes into the world, you immediately begin to develop another perspective on yourself, another identity.

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.

It's always a struggle to make things sound more or less brilliant.

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

Yeah, it's a lot harder to find a musical partner than a love partner.

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.