A true measure of success is just to work hard and get my music out there and just be myself and be real.

I wasn't really writing anything that I felt was worth it at the end, but then certain things sparked me as a solo writer - to be able to try new things and experiment, and ultimately challenge myself as a performer and as a songwriter and just to commit to ideas, and not be afraid to be myself.

I think especially since going solo it's pretty clear that I'm completely being myself.

I like films that go a little more daring visually, and story-based stuff that usually reflects pretty closely to what real life is.

I'm a goof. I talk too much. I tell stories. I tell cheesy Dad jokes. I'm theatrical and I'll mix things up and I'll surprise people. Those are the things that I just do because that's who I am.

Hold your head high heavy heart.

People can smell the bullshit and see through the curtains. People know when something's real and when something isn't, and when some dude really means what he's saying or singing, or when he doesn't.