I hear a lot of people singing in funny voices and singing like they're stupid. Singing in a deliberately fey and dumb and childish way. And I find it to be a disturbing trend.

People are stupid. There's a lot of dumb stuff that's successful.

Having a solo career is a funny thing.

I've got a sense of humor. I'm a funny guy.

I'm very enthused about everything. I have a lot to say and a lot of things I'm interested in.

I think an artist's true worth comes through an inter-generational thing - when you go beyond your own time, and start influencing people in a greater way than just what surrounds you.