I love being in a band.

I'm not a partygoer.

I consider myself a product of Alaska. The love and the debt that I feel to my home state - you always want your hometown to be the proudest of you, and so it's heartbreaking to hear people say snarky things.

My fans get passionate about certain songs.

I'm not a wild and crazy person.

My second record I used a producer, which was frustrating in a way, because I think a lot of the punky spirit and provocative nature of the lyrics didn’t come across – the music was pretty.

Some people want fame, popularity and huge sales. I’ve always hoped to have a really long career. So I’ve tried to make each of my creative decisions and business decisions to allow for longevity. As a side effect I got really famous and really big. I didn’t realize the two could go together.

Reality wins, and I’d rather see the truth than stay in love with a fantasy.

I think being raised spending so much time outdoors was really important – while you’re in it, you might not know, but now I think of the things I was thankful for.

Optimisn is a choice. Cynicism isnt smarter – it’s just safer.