I don't charge for my album at my shows. It's much more important to me that I'm able to communicate something to people ? that they're coming out and listening to me. For that, I'm happy to just give my album away.

You can just get up there and play, and are accepted. It's exceptional. There is so much talent, and a great fan base that really knows and appreciates so many different types of music. And the bands and fans all support each other. It really is like a big family.

Bike lanes, although very useful, they should be on very narrow streets, like Spring Street, or on very wide streets that would allow on-street parking.

I actually was able to go out there like I own it. To take charge feels good.

It's not just about having a great idea. You have to be able to communicate that in a concise, effective way to influential individuals to earn more face time.

As long as you have the chairman (title) and you're the CEO, you're still in charge of the organization, ... I'll do that for the next year and a half and then when I go to emeritus (status), John gets the president title.