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

I tend to not try and listen to a lot of other artists while I'm writing, because if I hear something that's brilliant.

I want to play a show at Madison Square Garden in New York, which is where the New York Knicks play. That's what I want.

I'd say Ernest Hemingway would be a blast to get drunk with.

Hold your head high heavy heart.

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.

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

I'm not bashing people who write songs that are just 'get on the dance floor and party party', I understand why people need those songs too, but I don't really write lyrics like that.

I write songs so that people can make them into what it means to them as well.

Johnny Depp and I think Woody Allen would be fun to hang out with.

I'm not avoiding specifics, but I've always written songs from more of a global standpoint.

Well-intentioned but ill-informed actions usually compromise quality.

But in my opinion, all things in nature occur mathematically.

Be courageous! First win the fear of failure to win the game of life.

If he [Donald Trump]can boost Mitt Romney's performance five points among white folks, he could have a shot.

She asked for my love and I gave her a dangerous mind.

I never was a very good singer.

You can't really do a lot of research for being a mass manipulating, murdering super-villain.

In that case, there is no time to lose. Plant it this afternoon!

Never finish a negative statement; reverse it immediately, and wonders will happen in your life.

It is impossible for emotion not to come on us in thinking of that time now flowed away.