I also wanted to make a record that was about other things than romance, yeah, after two years on the road singing all the songs from the first album, I got kind of tired of that.

I privilege the music over the lyrics.

I feel fortunate about being able to make the music I want to make and getting away with it.

I actually think sadness and darkness can be very beautiful and healing.

My money goes to my agent, then to my accountant and from him to the tax man.

I always thought the real violence in Hollywood isn't what's on the screen. It's what you have to do to raise the money.

Money is the most corrosive aspect of life today because it means that all attention to detail is forgotten.

Parents realize their wealth should be used for social good rather than children's good.