Just because I write in the first person doesn't mean that all my songs are autobiographical.

I don't consider myself a skilled enough instrumentalist to be able to create the atmosphere that I want with just my guitar by myself.

Though the inspiration for my songs almost always comes from things that are happening around me, I am definitely not always the protagonist in the songs.

I think I'm a lot happier than people might think from listening to my songs.

I feel like the songs that I write are best when they are performed by an ensemble, rather than by one solo instrument.

Every single record I make is an act of faith in a sense, and somewhere I also have faith that the people who need to hear my music somehow will.

I am very, very grateful to have the best and most supportive fans ever.

What is humanity? To feel pain at the sorrows of our neighbours, to feel humiliated at the humiliation of fellow-beings.

People shouldn't be afraid of their government. Governments should be afraid of their people.

The consumer is not a moron she is your wife.

Problems can be experienced as... a chance for renewal rather than stress.

Everyone sees different things.

There's only X amount of time. You can do whatever you want with that time. It's your time.

Drinking more often brings out the best in the good than the worst in the bad.

Sometimes I'm uncomfortable with the level of fame I've got! It all depends on the day and what's going on. I don't desire any more fame. I don't need it.

Industrial agriculture now accounts for over half of America's water pollution.

I keep my eys clear and I hit 'em where they ain't.