Musicals don't get enough credit for being so surreal. It's like an alternate universe.

If kids and teenagers can get into a band, it's probably not because they think it's brainy.

I still to this day get the most inspiration from rap lyrics.

I do think sometimes there's danger in guest appearance mania. I've seen too many examples that sound cool on paper, like 'Oh, get that guy to sing the hook on that guy's song,' and then that's all it is. It's a cool idea that sounds good on paper.

Playing 'Tetris' for 15 minutes is like meditation.

Growing up listening to rap music, you almost feel like you should have haters. That's an important part of being a successful musician. It's a good thing, I guess.