God has spoken to me differently through my life, and it has gotten better as I've gotten older. I don't know if that's my reception or his maturing.

I've heard from writers and musicians and fans that they think I'm underrated.

I'm thankful for serendipitous moments in my life, where things could've gone the other way.

Puberty hit me very hard, and I basically had no use for school once I discovered the guitar.

I think good art does come from a dark place.

My first crush was Hayley Mills when I was a little kid in England. I used to kiss her picture goodnight.

Once I discovered music, I knew what I wanted to do.

If the timing's right and the gods are with you, something special happens.

I don't think anyone ever feels acknowledged enough.

As I've gotten older, I realize how important my fans are and that I'm here because of them and not the other way around.

If you want something you just have to see it and believe in it and not take no for an answer.

Religion divides us, while it is our human characteristics that bind us to each other.

I grew up listening to Nirvana, and then went through some bad 90s pop stuff - a lot of Australian one-hit wonders.

By birth and upbringing, I think I'm emotionally resilient. I don't feel like I'm a depressive person.

So lonely I make friends with the ravens that prey on lambs.

You have to look in the mirror and see yourself. If it feels good, then I know it's for me. I don't dress to be stared at, I dress for myself.

Inspiration comes from all different places.

The idea of trying to fight against extremism was written off as naive.

I really believe life is simple. It's all the other people that make things complicated.

We must try to contribute joy to the world.

Hope is optimism plus a belief there is a path out of your adversity.