I just try to keep making good records, try to write songs the best way I can and take my job seriously. Like most people take their jobs.

The best way to keep one's word is not to give it.

I don't write a whole lot about one person that exists in reality; it's usually characteristics of different people that I combine into a character. I tend to think through and try and make characters behave in a natural way. I follow the character and think about what they would do, what decisions they would make.

I'm not the best singer, but I like the way I sing my songs.

I'm not a good liar. I just tell the truth; I think that's the best way.

I'm just myself. That's the best way to put it.