It's impossible for me to think of music as a contest. All of the awards ceremonies, I mean I'm sure they're fun for people, but they have no meaning to me.

I think the Internet has real potential for building community. People all around the world talking to each other can't be a bad thing.

I don't think that good politics ever excuse a bad song.

I don't think people hear my songs and think, "Well this is a way to make a bunch of money."