"When people meet me I think they're surprised to find out I'm not always angst-ridden."
"When I write love songs, people think they're really soppy - but I see love as a consolation for the boredom of life."
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"I always hate explaining away songs, because for me they mean something, and for other people, they'll mean something absolutely different."
"I lead two totally separate lives. There are times when I have to slip into rock star mode."
"I will be the focal point for however long I decide to play. Half of me likes that idea and half of me doesn't, but once the adrenaline kicks in, I'll probably really enjoy it."
"Anything that I write comes from the soul."
"I don't think I've ever tried to be anything other than a weirdo."