I don't have a problem doing interviews. It's not punishment. There's things about it that I don't like. No one else is really saying these kinds of ….

It's the stupidest thing of all time, going on tour. It deteriorates the soul, but it's fun..

When I was young, I used to go to Baha'i camp, and they taught me a lot about the equality of religions..

I don't live anywhere, so that's what's fun about tours..

I'm not trying to write for the masses. I don't care..

It's not my way to talk about my feelings. They're impudent to myself, so it wouldn't make any sense if I tried to explain them to anyone else. I've ….

If it's possible to have an enemy without making it personal or moral, then that's what I'm trying to do..

I wouldn't go into the studio if I didn't have a band who's ready, willing, and able..

I don't think I'm a particularly somber human being..

I don't need to control anything. Even with romantic partnerships, I don't need to control anyone..

You can't just explain a joke. Either it isn't funny, or the person just totally missed the punchline..

When you're playing festivals, you only get a half-hour. It's like a meat market. You don't get to be artistic. You don't get to play music. It's cal….

I wouldn't claim to know what another person is thinking. I can imagine it, but it's my interpretation, and I try to make that clear. It's my vision ….

Dead men always have the last laugh. They win. They're dead. You can't hurt their feelings anymore..

I don't care much about politics. That kind of witchcraft I stay away from because people end up dead. I'd rather die for music..

To me, craft work is the ultimate. Maybe I got this idea from the autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini, who was employed as a sculptor to the state and….

I don't like going to the studio. It just seems too cold. There's no crowd to react to, or share anything with; it's just talking into a microphone t….

I don't like the word "happy." I wouldn't want to use it that context. I enjoy writing songs, it's a really good challenge, it tickles me. It's a won….

I hate my voice. I've never been comfortable singing..

It's just a joy to be able to work with a lot of different musicians. When you play with great musicians, whether they're schooled or self-taught, th….

I don't think music is my job - I don't think about it that way, because I don't really get paid. There's no paycheck at the end; it's more of a 'wha….