I would literally never think about melody. I never thought people listened to melody because I listen to words.

I live in a neighborhood that's very family-oriented, so I feel like everyone else is sleeping and I'm sitting up, making music. It's just me. It's a nice time to be creative.

I don't think I'm delusional, but I'm definitely a dreamer; I definitely want to see the best in things and I believe in what I do.

Traveling really inspires me, seeing other cities and going on tour. If you've got fans online, it's hard to remember those people are real people.

I really struggle to get up in the morning, but I also get my best ideas really late at night, when I'm trying to sleep.

When you go on tour and see everyone, you're like, "Oh my god. This is actually real life." That inspires me to write more songs.

When I used to write songs, especially on my own, it was just me and a guitar.

Moving to London was a culture shock, but in a really good way. I'm more aware now, and I'm less trusting of people in the music industry.

Nothing makes me happier than writing a song that I think is good or that I want to play. Writing songs helps me.

Sometimes when I'm writing a song I'll get carried away with production when I'm only on the first verse, and that sacrifices the songwriting.

Nothing remains forever, only thing that remain forever is romantically stupid word forever.

The greatest joy in traveling is seeing where you end up.

I got caught watching the one person I was supposed to not care about

If self-employment is the opposite of employed-by-other, than a job is outsourcing your freedom (time and talent) to a boss.

Giving feels fantastic and for there to be a Giver, there must be a Receiver, so allowing yourself to receive is an act of love.

Tell the truth and read story books;it will take you to the magical moment in a glory night.

Don't think because there's a ring on your finger, you needn't try anymore.

It is Ireland's sacred duty to send over, every few years, a playwright to save the English theater from inarticulate glumness.

Dolls are safe companions.

I certainly wish Gov. Palin no harm. I'd just like her to explain to me how she can hold such outrageous views...and then go back to Alaska.