I Had A Very Strict Upbringing With

I Think You Need To Have People Around You Whose Standard Is High And Who Don't Accept Anything Less.

Musically, I Always Allow Myself To Jump Off Of Cliffs. At Least That's What It Feels Like To Me. Whether That's What It Actually Sounds Like Might Depend On What The Listener Brings To The Songs.

My Brother Was A Fantastic Cheerleader For My Development As A Musician. He Was Almost 10 Years Older Than Me And Would Really Push Me To Develop As A Songwriter.

When You're In Your 20s, There's Maybe A Little Room For You To Not Be At The Top Of Your Artistic Game, If You Look Good On A Magazine Cover. When You're Not On The Cover Of The Magazines Anymore, Then You Realize That The Work Has To Be Great.

It's Fun To Write Your Set List 20 Minutes Before And Keep The Crew Very Much On Their Toes.