It's about connections. I want to connect with people; I want to make people think "Yeah, that's how I feel." And if I can do that, that's an accomplishment.

I just sort of try to be a good person; try to write music that lifts people and makes me feel good to sing.

It?s fun and good to branch out and work together with other people in your community and connect with everybody.

Most people see him as some guy who didn't rock,

When I was younger, I was kind of fearless. I think it takes more courage to do things when you know more. I was completely naive, and I was like, 'Why can't I do anything I want to do?'

I think Madonna has a great deal of intelligence and capability. I have a lot of respect for her. She's taken her career and maximized it with intelligence and creativity.