I would play hooky from school and spend all day in the movie theaters. Consequently, I learned satire in all its subtle forms.

In today's world, I probably would like to work with someone like Gaga.

What do great artists do when you see a world around you that's in turmoil? Some of the best artists make you feel good (hah), they look to the future.

If something is worth doing, it's worth overdoing.

After waiting four long years since the Lost CHIC Tapes were recovered, I'm finally putting out our first record. I'm like a child waiting for Christmas morning.

I think the hardest thing to overcome is judging yourself and being your own worst critic so to speak.

Art, well good art at least, takes you to a place you go during the experience of it, and then after you experience it you are different.

Bands always call me when they are in need of a boost and I come in and put them back on top.

It feels like my job is to support people. I support great artists. When I worked with a symphony, I sat in the third chair, not the first chair.

Any real record person knows that the number one most powerful marketing tool when it comes to music is repetition.

If I could live in one city and do every single thing I do there, I would choose Venice. You can't turn your head without seeing something amazing.

can't unscramble the egg no matter your wisdom and determination

Individual words, sounds, squiggles on paper with no meanings other than those with which our imagination can clothe them.

It wasn't badass. I don't really do badass.

I hadn't originally intended to do any reading, what if I did read one book more or one book less, whether I read or not wouldn't make a difference, I would still be waiting to get cremated.

Guilt can make you doubt yourself at the very moment when you need to proceed with certainty.

I think the way I approach things has something to do with growing up and seeing my parents go to work every day.

Arranging is the way I put my stamp on my music as much as my guitar playing.

Something that I really enjoy doing is creating and being a part of very different characters and very different projects.

He'd be better off shoveling snow.

More people worry themselves to death than bleed to death.