The people who are making money are the ones who are writing and singing their own songs.

What has worked before is never as good as something that has never been tried before, even if it doesn't work.

Songwriting is Hell on Earth. If it isn't, then you're doing it wrong.

We as songwriters are in the same position as a professional fisherman. Our fishing grounds are kind of fished out.

The creative processes are so mysterious.

Someone left the cake out in the rain

I like words. I like the way they clash around together and bang up against each other, especially in songs.

As I've grown - dare I say it - older, I had hopes of indulging my dreams of being a sailor.

I believe strongly in inspiration, inspiration literally meaning full of the spirit. I do believe that it comes to you.

In the end all that matters is climbing and pushing your personal limits. No matter the grade, if you climb something that was hard for you, then that's sick.

You reach a certain point in your life where they things you do and say do make a difference.

Mark it. No challenges, no success!

Perhaps that was a thing about attractive women: A rejection demanded their respect, made them trust you more.

You fill a hungry place shaped like your darkness.

Take it slow. We want to know what’s ahead before what’s ahead knows we’re here.

Flowers are restful to look at. They have neither emotions nor conflicts.

My view is that discrimination against anyone at the ballot box is wrong and should have the full enforcement of the federal government.

I don't enjoy. I suffer from enjoying. It's very Christian.

Although actions may speak louder than words, it is our intentions that reveal our soul.

There are a lot of reasons to be hated in pop culture, and being a straight white male is one of them. In fact, I almost hate me

Dust on gold doesn't change the nature of gold.